Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crystalenia
ID:
1290565

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griffiths

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
in Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 43: 528. 1916.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001289903

Common Names

  • Opuntia crystalenia
  • Crystalenia Opuntia
  • Crystalenia Crystalenia Prickly Pear

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Description

Opuntia crystalenia (also called Crystal Prickly Pear, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico. It is a shrub-like cactus with flat, oval-shaped pads and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Opuntia crystalenia has yellow flowers with five petals and black seeds. The seedlings have thick stems and large, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Opuntia crystalenia is a perennial cactus that is native to Mexico. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in a well-drained potting mix in early spring. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny spot until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Opuntia crystalenia

Opuntia crystalenia is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero.

Opuntia crystalenia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Opuntia crystalenia?

Opuntia crystalenia

What is the common name of Opuntia crystalenia?

Crystalenia Prickly Pear

Where is Opuntia crystalenia found?

Opuntia crystalenia is found in Mexico and Central America

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,

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