Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviclada
ID:
1257318

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Arias & Gama

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Fl. Valle Tehuacán-Cuicatlán 14: 125. 1997.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256656

Common Names

  • Opuntia parviclada
  • Parviclada Opuntia
  • Opuntia

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Description

Opuntia parviclada (also called Parviclada Opuntia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Cactaceae family. It is a shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is native to Mexico. It is found in dry scrub and open woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Opuntia parviclada is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Opuntia parviclada is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Opuntia parviclada is a cactus native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seed should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. The plants should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Opuntia parviclada

Opuntia parviclada is native to North America and can be found in the United States and Mexico.

Opuntia parviclada FAQ

What is the scientific name of Opuntia parviclada?

Opuntia parviclada

What is the common name of Opuntia parviclada?

Small-clad prickly pear

What is the natural habitat of Opuntia parviclada?

Dry slopes, hillsides, and canyons in the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico

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

Salvador Arias Montes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Arias' in the authors string.
Susana Gama López: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gama' in the authors string.