Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aureispina
ID:
1255074

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Brack & K.D.Heil) Pinkava & B.D.Parfitt

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
in J. Arizona-Nevada Acad. Sci. 33(2): 150. 2001.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254412

Common Names

  • Opuntia Aureispina
  • Golden-Spined Prickly Pear
  • Golden-Spined Opuntia

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Description

Opuntia aureispina (also called Golden-spined Prickly Pear, among many other common names) is a small cactus native to Mexico. It has yellow flowers and grows in desert and scrub habitats. It is found in the states of San Luis Potosi and Hidalgo.

Uses & Benefits

Opuntia aureispina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Opuntia aureispina are yellow and bell-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Opuntia aureispina is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial cactus that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Opuntia aureispina

Opuntia aureispina is native to 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

Donald John Pinkava (1933-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pinkava' in the authors string.
Bruce Dale Parfitt (1952-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.D.Parfitt' in the authors string.
Kenneth D. Heil (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.D.Heil' in the authors string.
Steven Brack: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Brack' in the authors string.