Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
engelmannii
ID:
1258923

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salm-Dyck ex Engelm.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
in Boston J. Nat. Hist. 6(2): 207–208. 1850.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258261

Common Names

  • Opuntia engelmannii
  • Engelmannii Opuntia
  • Engelmannii Opuntia Plant

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Description

Opuntia engelmannii (also called Engelmann's Prickly Pear, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, succulent plant. It is native to North America, and can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Opuntia engelmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Opuntia engelmannii var. flexospina (Griffiths) B.D.Parfitt & Pinkava
Opuntia engelmannii var. linguiformis (Griffiths) B.D.Parfitt & Pinkava
Opuntia engelmannii var. lindheimeri (Engelm.) B.D.Parfitt & Pinkava
Opuntia engelmannii var. engelmannii
Opuntia engelmannii var. flavispina (L.D.Benson) B.D.Parfitt & Pinkava
Opuntia engelmannii var. laevis (J.M.Coult.) Felger, Verrier & Carnahan

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Opuntia engelmannii are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Opuntia engelmannii can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun, but may require more frequent watering in this situation.

Where to Find Opuntia engelmannii

Opuntia engelmannii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Opuntia engelmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Opuntia engelmannii?

Opuntia engelmannii

What is the common name of Opuntia engelmannii?

Engelmann's Prickly Pear

What type of plant is Opuntia engelmannii?

A cactus

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

George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
Joseph zu Salm-Reifferscheidt-Dyck (1773-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salm-Dyck' in the authors string.