Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
blakeana
ID:
398889

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.G.Ortega

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
in: , Apuntes Fl. Indig. Sinaloa, Fam. Cact. A: no. 1. 1929.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398221

Common Names

  • Pereskiopsis blakeana
  • Blakeana Pereskiopsis
  • Blakeana Pereskiopis

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Synonyms

  • Grusonia blakeana (J.G.Ortega) G.D.Rowley [unknown]

Description

Pereskiopsis blakeana (also called Blake's Pereskiopsis, among many other common names) is a columnar cactus native to Mexico and Central America. It has a grey-green stem with yellowish-brown spines and white flowers. It grows in rocky, dry areas and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Pereskiopsis blakeana is used for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant, for landscaping, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pereskiopsis blakeana is yellow, with a diameter of about 3 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are green and spiny.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pereskiopsis blakeana is a slow-growing cactus that can reach up to 5 feet in height. It is best propagated from seed. To propagate, sow the seeds in a well-draining cactus mix and keep the soil warm and moist. Place the seedlings in a warm, sunny location and water regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Pereskiopsis blakeana

Pereskiopsis blakeana can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras.

Pereskiopsis blakeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pereskiopsis blakeana?

Pereskiopsis blakeana

What is the natural habitat of Pereskiopsis blakeana?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the growth habit of Pereskiopsis blakeana?

A small, evergreen shrub

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