Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
salmiana
ID:
439857

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Parm. ex Pfeiff.) P.V.Heath

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
in Calyx 6: 41. 1999.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000439189

Common Names

  • Salmonopuntia salmiana
  • Salmiana Salmonopuntia
  • Salmiana Night-Blooming Cereus

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Synonyms

  • Opuntia floribunda Lem. [unknown]
  • Opuntia wagneri F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Opuntia mucheri Starm. [unknown]
  • Platyopuntia salmiana (J.Parm. ex Pfeiff.) F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Austrocylindropuntia albiflora (K.Schum.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Austrocylindropuntia ipatiana (Cárdenas) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Austrocylindropuntia salmiana (J.Parm. ex Pfeiff.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Austrocylindropuntia salmiana albiflora (K.Schum.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Austrocylindropuntia salmiana spegazzinii (F.A.C.Weber) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Austrocylindropuntia spegazzinii (F.A.C.Weber) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cylindropuntia salmiana (J.Parm. ex Pfeiff.) F.M.Knuth [unknown]
  • Cylindropuntia spegazzinii (F.A.C.Weber) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Salmiopuntia salmiana (J.Parm. ex Pfeiff.) Guiggi [unknown]
  • Opuntia ipatiana Cárdenas [unknown]
  • Opuntia albiflora K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Opuntia salmiana J.Parm. ex Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Opuntia spegazzinii F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Opuntia salmiana albiflora (K.Schum.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia salmiana spegazzinii (F.A.C.Weber) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Salmonopuntia salmiana alba P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Salmonopuntia salmiana glauca P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Salmonopuntia salmiana rosea P.V.Heath [unknown]

Description

Salmonopuntia salmiana (also called Salmon Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico and Central America. It is a shrub-like cactus with many branches and yellow-green spines. It grows in dry, rocky areas and can reach up to 3 feet tall.

Uses & Benefits

Salmonopuntia salmiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as cut flowers for bouquets. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, fever, and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salmonopuntia salmiana has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers and long, yellow seed pods. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salmonopuntia salmiana is an epiphytic cactus that grows up to 30 cm tall. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is by stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and warm until they root.

Where to Find Salmonopuntia salmiana

Salmonopuntia salmiana can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Salmonopuntia salmiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salmonopuntia salmiana?

Salmonopuntia salmiana

What is the common name of Salmonopuntia salmiana?

Salmonopuntia

Where is Salmonopuntia salmiana found?

Salmonopuntia salmiana is found in Mexico

Species in the Salmonopuntia genus

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

Paul V. Heath (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.V.Heath' in the authors string.
Ludwig Karl Georg Pfeiffer (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pfeiff.' in the authors string.
Joseph Julien Ghislain Parmentier (1755-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Parm.' in the authors string.