Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
irrorata
ID:
386502

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Pfeiff.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Enum. Diagn. Cact.: 154. 1837.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385834

Common Names

  • Prickly Pear
  • Nopal
  • Indian Fig

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Description

Opuntia irrorata (also called Irrorata Prickly Pear, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico and the United States. It is a shrub-like cactus with flat, oval-shaped pads and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Opuntia irrorata 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 irrorata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Opuntia irrorata 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 irrorata

Opuntia irrorata is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky areas, including deserts and canyons.

Opuntia irrorata FAQ

What are the common names for Opuntia irrorata?

Irrorate Prickly Pear

What is the natural habitat of Opuntia irrorata?

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

What is the growth rate of Opuntia irrorata?

Opuntia irrorata 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

Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Karl Georg Pfeiffer (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pfeiff.' in the authors string.