Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
littoralis
ID:
1287887

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engelm.) Cockerell

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
in Bull. S. Calif. Acad. Sci. 4(1): 15. 1905.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001287225

Common Names

  • Opuntia littoralis
  • Beach Prickly Pear
  • Beach Cholla

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Description

Opuntia littoralis (also called Littoral Prickly Pear, among many other common names) is a cactus species native to the United States and Mexico. It is a shrubby cactus that grows up to 1 m tall and has flat, paddle-shaped stems. It is found in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of up to 2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Opuntia littoralis is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Opuntia littoralis has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have thick, green stems and small, oval, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Opuntia littoralis is a slow-growing cactus that requires well-draining soil and full sun. Propagation is done through seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Offsets can be removed from the mother plant and planted in a separate pot.

Where to Find Opuntia littoralis

Opuntia littoralis can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Opuntia littoralis FAQ

What are the common names of Opuntia littoralis?

Opuntia littoralis is commonly known as the Coastal Prickly Pear Cactus.

What is the growth rate of Opuntia littoralis?

Opuntia littoralis has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the ideal temperature for Opuntia littoralis?

Opuntia littoralis prefers temperatures between 50-90°F (10-32°C).

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

George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
Theodore Dru Alison Cockerell (1866-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cockerell' in the authors string.