Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jaliscana
ID:
1290542

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bravo

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
in Cact. Suc. Mex. 17(4): 115, f. 67. 1972.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001289880

Common Names

  • Opuntia jaliscana
  • Jaliscana Opuntia
  • Jaliscana Jalisco Prickly Pear

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Opuntia jaliscana is used as a food source and for medicinal purposes. It is also used in landscaping, as a windbreak, and as a living fence.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Opuntia jaliscana has yellow flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Opuntia jaliscana is a small, evergreen, succulent shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Opuntia jaliscana

Opuntia jaliscana is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero.

Opuntia jaliscana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Opuntia jaliscana?

Opuntia jaliscana

What is the common name of Opuntia jaliscana?

Jaliscana Prickly Pear

Where is Opuntia jaliscana found?

Opuntia jaliscana is found in Mexico and Central America

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