Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ellisiana
ID:
1258176

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griffiths

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
in Rep. (Annual) Missouri Bot. Gard. 21: 170–171, pl. 25. 1910.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257514

Common Names

  • Opuntia Ellisiana
  • Ellisiana Prickly Pear
  • Ellisiana

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Description

Opuntia ellisiana (also called Opuntia, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico. It has a globose to cylindrical shape with tubercles and radial spines. It is found in the Chihuahuan Desert and other desert regions of Mexico.

Uses & Benefits

Opuntia ellisiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Opuntia ellisiana has small, yellowish-white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Opuntia ellisiana can be propagated by division or by seeds. It can be grown in a variety of substrates, including gravel, sand, and soil. It prefers a warm, dry environment with moderate to high light. It should be fertilized regularly with liquid fertilizer.

Where to Find Opuntia ellisiana

Opuntia ellisiana can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Opuntia ellisiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Opuntia ellisiana?

Opuntia ellisiana

What is the common name of Opuntia ellisiana?

Ellis' prickly pear

Where is Opuntia ellisiana native to?

It is native to the southwestern United States and northern 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