Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ambigua
ID:
387343

Status:
valid

Authors:
Link ex Ten.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
in Atti Riunione Sci. Ital. 7: 884. 1846.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386675

Common Names

  • Opuntia ambigua
  • Ambiguous Opuntia
  • Ambiguous Prickly Pear

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Description

Opuntia ambigua (also called 'Ambiguous Prickly Pear', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with cylindrical stems up to 4 m tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky slopes and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Opuntia ambigua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its fruits are edible.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Opuntia ambigua has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Opuntia ambigua is a perennial cactus that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and in well-draining soil. Water the plant deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize the plant in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Opuntia ambigua

Opuntia ambigua is found in the deserts of the southwestern United States.

Opuntia ambigua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Opuntia ambigua?

Opuntia ambigua

What is the common name of Opuntia ambigua?

Ambiguous Prickly Pear

What is the natural habitat of Opuntia ambigua?

Opuntia ambigua is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Species in the Opuntia genus

Opuntia megacantha, Opuntia microdasys, Opuntia laiglonii, Opuntia lucayana, Opuntia macrantha, Opuntia lutea, Opuntia lucida, Opuntia longispina, Opuntia piccolomini, Opuntia pittieri, Opuntia opuntia, Opuntia occidentalis, Opuntia peckii, Opuntia phyllacantha, Opuntia pennellii, Opuntia papyracantha, Opuntia fragilis, Opuntia flavispina, Opuntia stricta, Opuntia straminea, Opuntia stenarthra, Opuntia ficus-indica, Opuntia glaucophylla, Opuntia elisae, Opuntia elatior, Opuntia effulgia, Opuntia diversispina, Opuntia festiva, Opuntia inaequilateralis, Opuntia humifusa, Opuntia horstii, Opuntia kuehnrichii, Opuntia jussieui, Opuntia intermedia, Opuntia ithypetala, Opuntia irrorata, Opuntia guatemalensis, Opuntia hondurensis, Opuntia hitchenii, Opuntia hanburyana, Opuntia virens, Opuntia woodsii, Opuntia rooneyi, Opuntia urbaniana, Opuntia salmii, Opuntia salicornoides, Opuntia pubescens, Opuntia protracta, Opuntia praecox, Opuntia reptans,

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,

References

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Michele Tenore (1780-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ten.' in the authors string.