Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
galapageia
ID:
1288987

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
in Mag. Zool. Bot. 1: 467. 1837.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001288325

Common Names

  • Opuntia galapageia
  • Galapageia Cactus
  • Galapageia Prickly Pear Cactus

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Description

Opuntia galapageia (also called Galapagos Prickly Pear, among many other common names) is a low-growing cactus native to the Galapagos Islands. It has flat, oval pads with spines and yellow flowers. It is found in dry forests and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Opuntia galapageia is used as a food source and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ornamental in landscaping.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Opuntia galapageia var. galapageia
Opuntia galapageia var. macrocarpa E.Y.Dawson
Opuntia galapageia var. profusa E.F.Anderson & Walk.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Opuntia galapageia is yellow, with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are cylindrical in shape and covered in white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Opuntia galapageia is a slow-growing cactus that requires full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in a sandy, well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Offsets should be carefully removed from the parent plant and planted in a sandy, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Opuntia galapageia

Opuntia galapageia is native to the Galapagos Islands.

Opuntia galapageia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Opuntia galapageia?

Opuntia galapageia

What is the common name of Opuntia galapageia?

Galapagos prickly pear

What is the natural habitat of Opuntia galapageia?

Opuntia galapageia is native to the Galapagos Islands.

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