Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longiglochia
ID:
391470

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Z.Nelson

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
in Trans. Illinois State Acad. Sci. 12: 120. 1919.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390802

Common Names

  • Longiglochia Prickly Pear
  • Longiglochia Cactus Pear
  • Opuntia longiglochia

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Description

Opuntia longiglochia (also called long-spined prickly pear, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cactaceae. It is native to Mexico, where it is found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Michoacán, Morelos, Nayarit, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz. It typically grows in dry, sunny areas, such as tropical and subtropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Opuntia longiglochia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, stomach pain, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Opuntia longiglochia is a yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Opuntia longiglochia is a perennial cactus that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and summer. Prune the cactus in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Opuntia longiglochia

Opuntia longiglochia is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Baja California, Sonora, and Sinaloa.

Opuntia longiglochia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Opuntia longiglochia?

Opuntia longiglochia

What is the common name of Opuntia longiglochia?

Long-spined Prickly Pear

What is the natural habitat of Opuntia longiglochia?

Grassland and scrubland

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,

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