Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saxatilis
ID:
408365

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Ritter) N.P.Taylor & Stuppy

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
in Stud. Opunt.: 115. 2002.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407697

Common Names

  • Tacinga saxatilis
  • Saxatilis Tacinga
  • Tacinga

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Synonyms

  • Opuntia saxatilis (F.Ritter) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Platyopuntia saxatilis F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Opuntia saxatilis minutispina (P.J.Braun & Esteves) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Opuntia saxatilis occibahiensis (P.J.Braun & Esteves) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Opuntia saxatilis pomosa (P.J.Braun & Esteves) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Opuntia saxatilis minutispina P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Opuntia saxatilis occibahiensis P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Opuntia saxatilis pomosa P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Tacinga saxatilis minutispina (P.J.Braun & Esteves) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Tacinga saxatilis occibahiensis (P.J.Braun & Esteves) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Tacinga saxatilis pomosa (P.J.Braun & Esteves) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]

Description

Tacinga saxatilis (also called Saxatile Tacinga, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It is a terrestrial orchid, growing in wet forests and at the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Tacinga saxatilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in xeriscaping and rock gardens. It has a low water requirement and is drought tolerant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tacinga saxatilis sub. estevesii (P.J.Braun) N.P.Taylor & Stuppy
Tacinga saxatilis sub. saxatilis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tacinga saxatilis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tacinga saxatilis is a cactus species native to Central America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or mounted on a piece of cork or tree fern. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Tacinga saxatilis

Tacinga saxatilis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Tacinga saxatilis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Tacinga saxatilis?

Tacinga saxatilis is native to Bolivia, where it grows in dry, rocky areas.

What is the flower size of Tacinga saxatilis?

The flowers of Tacinga saxatilis are small, measuring around 1 cm in diameter.

What is the blooming season of Tacinga saxatilis?

Tacinga saxatilis blooms in the spring and summer months.

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

Friedrich Ritter (1898-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Ritter' in the authors string.
Nigel Paul Taylor (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Taylor' in the authors string.
Wolfgang Hermann Stuppy (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stuppy' in the authors string.