Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gallegiana
ID:
1420723

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scheinvar & Olalde

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
in Novon 23: 332. 2014.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001433188

Common Names

  • Opuntia gallegiana
  • Gallegiana Opuntia
  • Opuntia Gallegiana Cactus

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Description

Opuntia gallegiana (also called Gallego's Prickly Pear, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico. It is a shrubby cactus with flattened, segmented stems and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats in the mountains of northern Mexico.

Uses & Benefits

Opuntia gallegiana is used as an ornamental plant, as a natural fence, and as a source of food. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Opuntia gallegiana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Opuntia gallegiana is a cactus that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of stems and placed in a moist, well-draining medium.

Where to Find Opuntia gallegiana

Opuntia gallegiana is native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico and the United States. It can be found in the states of Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosi, and Tamaulipas in Mexico, and in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas in the United States.

Opuntia gallegiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Opuntia gallegiana?

Opuntia gallegiana

What is the common name of Opuntia gallegiana?

Gallegiana Prickly Pear

Where is Opuntia gallegiana native to?

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

Leia Scheinvar (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scheinvar' in the authors string.
Gabriel Olalde: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Olalde' in the authors string.