Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
austrina
ID:
1288142

Status:
valid

Authors:
Small

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
in Fl. S.E. U.S.: 816, 1335. 1903.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001287480

Common Names

  • Southern Prickly Pear
  • Opuntia Austrina
  • Southern Cactus

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Description

Opuntia austrina (also called Southern Prickly Pear, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Peru and Bolivia. It is a low-growing cactus with yellow spines, and can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is found in dry areas, such as rocky slopes and desert scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Opuntia austrina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in rock gardens, as a border plant, and as a potted plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. It is also used in green roofs and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Opuntia austrina has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have thick, green stems and small, oval, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Opuntia austrina is a slow-growing cactus that requires well-draining soil and full sun. Propagation is done through seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Offsets can be removed from the mother plant and planted in a separate pot.

Where to Find Opuntia austrina

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

Opuntia austrina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Opuntia austrina?

Opuntia austrina

What is the common name of Opuntia austrina?

Austrian Opuntia

What is the natural habitat of Opuntia austrina?

It is native to the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina

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,