Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pachyrrhiza
ID:
1262123

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.M.Hern., Gómez-Hin. & Bárcenas

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
in Novon 11(3): 309–314, f. 1–3. 2001.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261461

Common Names

  • Opuntia Pachyrrhiza
  • Thick-Rooted Prickly Pear
  • Thick-Rooted Cactus Pear

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Description

Opuntia pachyrrhiza (also called Thick-spined Prickly Pear, among many other common names) is a small cactus native to the southwestern United States. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Opuntia pachyrrhiza is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Opuntia pachyrrhiza has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Opuntia pachyrrhiza can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Opuntia pachyrrhiza

Opuntia pachyrrhiza can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Opuntia pachyrrhiza FAQ

What is the scientific name of Opuntia pachyrrhiza?

Opuntia pachyrrhiza

What is the natural habitat of Opuntia pachyrrhiza?

It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

What is the size of Opuntia pachyrrhiza?

It grows up to 1 meter in height.

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

Héctor Manuel Hernández (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.M.Hern.' in the authors string.
Carlos Gómez-Hinostrosa (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gómez-Hin.' in the authors string.
Rolando T. Bárcenas (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bárcenas' in the authors string.