Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andersonii
ID:
391199

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.M.Hern., Gómez-Hin. & Bárcenas

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
in Haseltonia 9: 62. 2003.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390531

Common Names

  • Andersonii Opuntia
  • Andersonii Wild Opuntia
  • Andersonii Dioscorea

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Description

Opuntia andersonii (also called 'Anderson's Prickly Pear', among many other common names) is a perennial cactus native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Opuntia andersonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes. It can also be used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Opuntia andersonii are yellow and have a star-shaped center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Opuntia andersonii is a low-growing, perennial cactus that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and allowed to dry for a few days before planting. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining cactus mix and kept warm and moist until they germinate. Once established, the plant should be watered sparingly and kept in a sunny location.

Where to Find Opuntia andersonii

Opuntia andersonii is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Opuntia andersonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Opuntia andersonii?

Opuntia andersonii

What is the common name of Opuntia andersonii?

Anderson's Prickly Pear

What is the natural habitat of Opuntia andersonii?

Deserts and scrublands

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

Héctor Manuel Hernández (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.M.Hern.' in the authors string.
Carlos Gómez-Hinostrosa (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gómez-Hin.' in the authors string.
Rolando T. Bárcenas (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bárcenas' in the authors string.