Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coloradensis
ID:
1420582

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.Barnett & Donnie Barnett

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Cact. Colorado: 201. 2016.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001433047

Common Names

  • Opuntia coloradensis
  • Coloradensis Opuntia
  • Opuntia Colorado Cactus

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Uses & Benefits

Opuntia coloradensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Opuntia coloradensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Opuntia coloradensis is a slow-growing cactus that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun. Water the plant sparingly during the growing season, but allow it to dry out between waterings. During the winter months, reduce watering to once every two weeks.

Where to Find Opuntia coloradensis

Opuntia coloradensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Opuntia coloradensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Opuntia coloradensis?

Opuntia coloradensis

What is the common name of Opuntia coloradensis?

Colorado Prickly Pear

Where is Opuntia coloradensis 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 J. Barnett, Jr. (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Barnett' in the authors string.
Donnie Barnett (b.1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donnie Barnett' in the authors string.