Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schomburgkii
ID:
386728

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salm-Dyck

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Cact. Hort. Dyck.: 48. 1845.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386060

Common Names

  • Opuntia schomburgkii
  • Schomburgk's Prickly Pear
  • Schomburgk Prickly Pear

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Description

Opuntia schomburgkii (also called Schomburgk's prickly pear, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent cactus native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has flat, oval-shaped pads with yellow or pink flowers, and yellow or red fruits. It grows in dry, sandy soils and can tolerate drought and heat.

Uses & Benefits

Opuntia schomburgkii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Opuntia schomburgkii has yellow flowers with red stripes. The seed is oval and black. The seedling is a small, green plant with small spines.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Opuntia schomburgkii is a warm-growing cactus from the Americas. It prefers bright light and can be grown in a well-draining potting mix. Propagation is done by stem cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Opuntia schomburgkii

Opuntia schomburgkii is native to Mexico and can be found in the deserts of the North American southwest.

Opuntia schomburgkii FAQ

What is the common name of Opuntia schomburgkii?

Brazilian Prickly Pear

What is the natural habitat of Opuntia schomburgkii?

Grasslands and scrublands of South America

What type of soil does Opuntia schomburgkii prefer?

Well-drained, sandy soil

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,