Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
colorea
ID:
370243

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Ritter) F.Ritter

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Kakteen Südamerika 3: 875. 1980.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369575

Common Names

  • Maihueniopsis colorea
  • Colored Maihueniopsis
  • Colored False-spike

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Synonyms

  • Tephrocactus coloreus F.Ritter ex Backeb. [unknown]
  • Opuntia colorea (F.Ritter) D.R.Hunt [unknown]

Description

Maihueniopsis colorea (also called Colorful Maihueniopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a creeping rhizome, and its stems are triangular in cross-section. Its leaves are linear, and its inflorescences are composed of many spikelets. It grows in moist soils, along streams, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Maihueniopsis colorea is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and kidney diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maihueniopsis colorea has small, white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single stem with several small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maihueniopsis colorea is a slow-growing cactus species that requires a well-draining soil mix. It should be grown in a sunny location and watered sparingly. Propagation is done by seed or by offsets.

Where to Find Maihueniopsis colorea

Maihueniopsis colorea is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Maihueniopsis colorea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maihueniopsis colorea?

Maihueniopsis colorea

What is the common name of Maihueniopsis colorea?

Colorea maihueniopsis

What is the growth rate of Maihueniopsis colorea?

Slow

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