Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inaequilateralis
ID:
386474

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Berger

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
in Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 36: 453. 1905.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385806

Common Names

  • Prickly Pear
  • Nopal
  • Indian Fig

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Synonyms

  • Platyopuntia inaequilateralis (A.Berger) F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Platyopuntia inaequilaterlis angustior F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Opuntia inaequilateralis angustior (F.Ritter) R.Crook & Mottram [unknown]
  • Platyopuntia inaequilateralis angustior F.Ritter [unknown]

Description

Opuntia inaequilateralis (also called Spiny Cholla, among many other common names) is a shrub-like cactus species native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is characterized by its cylindrical stems with spines and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Uses & Benefits

Opuntia inaequilateralis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Opuntia inaequilateralis is a yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Opuntia inaequilateralis is a species of cactus native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers a warm, dry environment and should be grown in a potting mix of equal parts of sand and perlite. The plant should be kept slightly moist and should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Opuntia inaequilateralis

Opuntia inaequilateralis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chihuahua, Sonora, and Durango.

Opuntia inaequilateralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Opuntia inaequilateralis?

Opuntia inaequilateralis

What is the common name of Opuntia inaequilateralis?

Uneven-leaved Prickly Pear

What is the natural habitat of Opuntia inaequilateralis?

Dry, rocky areas of the southwestern United States

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