Tacinga armata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.G.Freitas & E.M.Almeida
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
in Phytotaxa 490(3): 241. 2021.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001434293
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tacinga armata (also called 'Pincushion Cactus', among many other common names) is a small, globular cactus with a dense covering of white spines. It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras, and is found in dry, rocky areas and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Tacinga armata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin ailments and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tacinga armata has yellow, funnel-shaped flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a short stem with a tuft of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tacinga armata is a small, solitary cactus that grows in clumps. It can be propagated from seed or offsets. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun. Water sparingly and allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Tacinga armata
Tacinga armata 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.
Tacinga armata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tacinga armata?
Tacinga armata
What is the natural habitat of Tacinga armata?
Deserts of northern Mexico
What is the size of Tacinga armata?
1-2 inches in diameter
Species in the Tacinga 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
Erton Mendonça de Almeida: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.M.Almeida' in the authors string.
Juliana G. Freitas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.G.Freitas' in the authors string.
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