Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colubrina
ID:
1289293

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cast.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
in Lilloa 27: 81, f. 1. 1955.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001288631

Common Names

  • Colubrina Opuntia
  • Colubrina Prickly Pear
  • Colubrina Nopal

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Description

Opuntia colubrina (also called Colubrina Prickly Pear, among many other common names) is a low-growing, shrubby cactus with a sparse covering of spines. It is native to South America and is found in rocky hillsides and dry scrublands. It has multiple stems with a diameter of up to 4 inches and is usually covered with white, yellow, or pink spines.

Uses & Benefits

Opuntia colubrina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Opuntia colubrina is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Opuntia colubrina is a fast-growing cactus that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It should be watered when the soil is dry and fertilized during the growing season.

Where to Find Opuntia colubrina

Opuntia colubrina can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Opuntia colubrina FAQ

What is the common name of Opuntia colubrina?

Cow's Tongue Cactus

What is the ideal temperature for Opuntia colubrina?

65-80 degrees Fahrenheit

What is the ideal light for Opuntia colubrina?

Bright, indirect light

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,