Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
mandragora
ID:
399566

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Frič ex A.Berger) Buxb. & Oehme

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
in Cactaceae (Berlin) 1942(1): 24. 1942.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398898

Common Names

  • Rapicactus mandragora
  • Mandrake Rapicactus
  • Mandrake Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Lodia mandragora (Frič ex A.Berger) Mosco & Zanov. [unknown]
  • Neolloydia mandragora (Frič ex A.Berger) E.F.Anderson [unknown]
  • Pediocactus mandragora (Frič ex A.Berger) Halda [unknown]
  • Thelocactus mandragora A.Berger [unknown]
  • Echinocactus mandragora Frič ex A.Berger [unknown]
  • Gymnocactus mandragora (Frič ex A.Berger) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Turbinicarpus mandragora (Frič ex A.Berger) A.D.Zimmerman [unknown]

Description

Rapicactus mandragora (also called 'Mandrake Cactus', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows up to 10 m tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. It grows in tropical rainforests, in seasonally dry forests, and in mangrove forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rapicactus mandragora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and other wood products.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rapicactus mandragora sub. mandragora
Rapicactus mandragora sub. pailanus (Halda & Panar.) Lüthy

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rapicactus mandragora is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rapicactus mandragora is a perennial cactus that grows in dry, sunny areas. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or by division. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Rapicactus mandragora

Rapicactus mandragora is native to the tropical regions of Mexico and Central America.

Rapicactus mandragora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rapicactus mandragora?

Rapicactus mandragora

What is the common name of Rapicactus mandragora?

Mandrake Cactus

Where is Rapicactus mandragora found?

South America

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

Alwin Berger (1871-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Berger' in the authors string.
Franz Buxbaum (1900-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buxb.' in the authors string.
Alberto Vojtěch Frič (1882-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frič' in the authors string.
Hanns Oehme (1899-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oehme' in the authors string.