Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lilae
ID:
1421834

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Trujillo & Marisela Ponce) Majure & R.Puente

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
in Syst. Bot. 38(2): 450. 2013.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001434299


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Description

Tacinga lilae (also called 'Lilac Cactus', among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Brazil. It is a shrub-like cactus with many branches and long, thin, cylindrical stems. The stems are usually green with purple or lilac-colored spines. It grows in rocky outcrops and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tacinga lilae 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 lilae 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Tacinga lilae 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 lilae

Tacinga lilae 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 lilae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tacinga lilae?

Tacinga lilae

What is the natural habitat of Tacinga lilae?

Deserts of northern Mexico

What is the size of Tacinga lilae?

1-2 inches in diameter

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

Baltazar Trujillo (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trujillo' in the authors string.
Marisela Ponce (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marisela Ponce' in the authors string.
Raul Puente: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Puente' in the authors string.
Lucas C. Majure: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Majure' in the authors string.