Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
urbanianum
ID:
386442

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mez) Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 9: 13 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385774



Common Names

  • Urban's Deinacanthon
  • Urban's Flying Fox
  • Urban's Fruit Bat


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Synonyms

  • Deinacanthum urbanianum (Mez) Mez [unknown]

Description

Deinacanthon urbanianum (also called 'Urban's Prickly Pear', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with cylindrical stems up to 4 m tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky slopes and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Deinacanthon urbanianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Deinacanthon urbanianum is a yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deinacanthon urbanianum is a species of orchid native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizome. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a potting mix of equal parts of peat moss and perlite. The plant should be kept moist but not wet and should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Deinacanthon urbanianum

Deinacanthon urbanianum is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, and Western Cape.

Deinacanthon urbanianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Deinacanthon urbanianum?

Deinacanthon urbanianum

What type of plant is Deinacanthon urbanianum?

It is a succulent plant

Where is Deinacanthon urbanianum found?

It is found in South Africa

Species in the Deinacanthon genus

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77193-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].