Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chisosensis
ID:
1287872

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.S.Anthony) D.J.Ferguson

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
in Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 58(3): 124. 1986.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001287210

Common Names

  • Opuntia chisosensis
  • Chisos Prickly Pear
  • Chisos Cholla

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Description

Opuntia chisosensis (also called Chisos Prickly Pear, among many other common names) is a cactus species native to the United States and Mexico. It is a shrubby cactus that grows up to 1 m tall and has flat, paddle-shaped stems. It is found in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of up to 2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Opuntia chisosensis is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Opuntia chisosensis 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 chisosensis is a low-growing, shrubby cactus native to the southwestern United States. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and allowed to dry for a few days before planting in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Opuntia chisosensis

Opuntia chisosensis can be found in the Chihuahuan Desert of the United States and Mexico.

Opuntia chisosensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Opuntia chisosensis?

Opuntia chisosensis

What is the common name of Opuntia chisosensis?

Chisos Prickly Pear

What is the natural habitat of Opuntia chisosensis?

Deserts of the southwestern United States

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

David J. Ferguson (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Ferguson' in the authors string.
Margery Stuart Anthony (b.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.S.Anthony' in the authors string.