Opuntia hitchcockii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.J.Ortega
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
in Bol. Pro-Cult. Reg. 1: 13. 1930.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001289429
Common Names
- Opuntia Hitchcockii
- Hitchcockii Prickly Pear Cactus
- Hitchcockii Nopal Cactus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Opuntia hitchcockii (also called Hitchcock's prickly pear, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico and the United States. It is a globose cactus, with a diameter of up to 20 cm, and up to 30 cm tall. It has a woolly apex, and its spines are yellowish-brown in color. It grows in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Opuntia hitchcockii is used as a food source and for its ornamental value. It is also used to create fences and windbreaks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Opuntia hitchcockii is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small, round, and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Opuntia hitchcockii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and requires well-draining soil. Water deeply, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Opuntia hitchcockii
Opuntia hitchcockii can be found in Mexico.
Opuntia hitchcockii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Opuntia hitchcockii?
Opuntia hitchcockii
What is the common name of Opuntia hitchcockii?
Hitchcock's Prickly Pear
Where is Opuntia hitchcockii found?
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,