Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucayana
ID:
386321

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
in Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 4: 141. 1906.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385653

Common Names

  • Opuntia lucayana
  • Lucayan Prickly Pear
  • Lucayan Pear

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Synonyms

  • Opuntia darrahiana F.A.C.Weber [unknown]

Description

Opuntia lucayana (also called Lucayan Prickly Pear, among many other common names) is a large, cactus-like plant native to the deserts of the southwestern United States. It has a thick, green stem and its leaves are small and oval-shaped. It grows in dry, sandy areas and can survive in extreme temperatures.

Uses & Benefits

Opuntia lucayana is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Opuntia lucayana has yellow flowers with a red center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Opuntia lucayana is a species of cactus native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Opuntia lucayana

Opuntia lucayana is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the Bahamas and Cuba.

Opuntia lucayana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Opuntia lucayana?

Opuntia lucayana

What is the common name of Opuntia lucayana?

Lucayan Prickly Pear

What type of plant is Opuntia lucayana?

Cactus

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