Status:
valid
Authors:
Speg.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
in Bull. Mus. Hist. Nat. (Paris) 10: 391. 1904.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001289326
Common Names
- Opuntia Anacantha
- Anacantha Prickly Pear
- Anacantha Tree Prickly Pear
Description
Opuntia anacantha (also called Anacantha Prickly Pear, among many other common names) is a cactus native to Argentina. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and has a flattened, oval shape with yellow spines. It has yellow flowers and red fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Opuntia anacantha is a cactus species native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its purported anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Opuntia anacantha var. utkilio (Speg.) R.Kiesling
Opuntia anacantha var. kiska-loro (Speg.) R.Kiesling
Opuntia anacantha var. retrorsa (Speg.) R.Kiesling
Opuntia anacantha var. anacantha
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Opuntia anacantha is yellow or orange, with a diameter of up to 5 cm. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are usually solitary and have a globose shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Opuntia anacantha is a fast-growing cactus that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be grown in a warm, sunny spot. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Fertilize lightly during the growing season.
Where to Find Opuntia anacantha
Opuntia anacantha is native to Mexico and parts of the United States.
Opuntia anacantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Opuntia anacantha?
Opuntia anacantha
What is the common name of Opuntia anacantha?
Anacantha Prickly Pear
What type of plant is Opuntia anacantha?
Cactus
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,