Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hitchenii
ID:
386521

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Forbes

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Hort. Tour Germ.: 159. 1837.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385853

Common Names

  • Prickly Pear
  • Nopal
  • Indian Fig

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Description

Opuntia hitchenii (also called Hitchen's Prickly Pear, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico and Central America. It is a shrub-like cactus with flat, oval-shaped pads and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Opuntia hitchenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food. It is also used in traditional medicines to treat digestive problems and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Opuntia hitchenii has yellow flowers with red stripes. The seed is round and black. The seedling is a small, green plant with small spines.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Opuntia hitchenii is a species of cactus that is native to the United States. It is a low-growing, mat-forming cactus with stems that are up to 6 inches (15 cm) long. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Opuntia hitchenii

Opuntia hitchenii is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky areas, including deserts and canyons.

Opuntia hitchenii FAQ

What are the common names for Opuntia hitchenii?

Hitchen's Prickly Pear

What is the natural habitat of Opuntia hitchenii?

Opuntia hitchenii is native to the southwestern United States, from Arizona to Texas.

What is the growth rate of Opuntia hitchenii?

Opuntia hitchenii is a slow-growing plant, taking up to 10 years to reach its full size.

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