Opuntia velizii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lodé
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
in Int. Cact. Advent. 102: 30. 2014.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001433377
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Opuntia velizii (also called Veliz Prickly Pear, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Argentina. It is a shrubby cactus with flattened, segmented stems and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats in the mountains of northern Argentina.
Uses & Benefits
Opuntia velizii is used as an ornamental plant, as a natural fence, and as a source of food. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Opuntia velizii has yellow flowers with white centers. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Opuntia velizii is a cactus that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of stems and placed in a moist, well-draining medium.
Where to Find Opuntia velizii
Opuntia velizii is native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico and the United States. It can be found in the states of Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosi, and Tamaulipas in Mexico, and in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas in the United States.
Opuntia velizii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Opuntia velizii?
Opuntia velizii
What is the common name of Opuntia velizii?
Veliz's Prickly Pear
Where is Opuntia velizii native to?
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
Joël Lodé (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lodé' in the authors string.
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