Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chiangiana
ID:
1033836

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scheinvar & Manzanero

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
in Novon 19(2): 222–228, f. 1–4. 2009.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001033174

Common Names

  • Opuntia chiangiana
  • Chiangiana Opuntia
  • Opuntia

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Description

Opuntia chiangiana (also called 'Chiang's Opuntia', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Opuntia chiangiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Opuntia chiangiana flower is a small yellow flower with white anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Opuntia chiangiana is a small, evergreen cactus that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Once the seedlings or cuttings have established, they should be transplanted to their permanent location.

Where to Find Opuntia chiangiana

Opuntia chiangiana is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas and Oaxaca.

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

Leia Scheinvar (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scheinvar' in the authors string.
Gladys Manzanero: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Manzanero' in the authors string.