Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
straminea
ID:
386426

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sencke ex Haage

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Verz. Cact.: 30. 1864.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385758

Common Names

  • Prickly Pear
  • Nopal
  • Indian Fig

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Description

Opuntia straminea (also called Straw-Colored Prickly Pear, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, yellow flowers and its leaves are oval-shaped and have a greyish-green hue. It is found in dry, desert habitats and is adapted to survive in the arid conditions of the region.

Uses & Benefits

Opuntia straminea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control. Its leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Opuntia straminea has yellow flowers with red centers and green seed pods that contain small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Opuntia straminea is a perennial cactus that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Opuntia straminea

Opuntia straminea is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chihuahua, Sonora, and Durango.

Opuntia straminea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Opuntia straminea?

Opuntia straminea

What is the common name of Opuntia straminea?

Straw-colored Prickly Pear

Where is Opuntia straminea native to?

North America

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

Friedrich Adolph Haage (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haage' in the authors string.
Ferdinand Sencke (d.1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sencke' in the authors string.