Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
dubeniorum
ID:
548118

Status:
valid

Authors:
Halda & Malina

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
in Acta Mus. Richnov., Sect. Nat. 9(1): 52. 2002.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547450

Common Names

  • Dubeniorum Ariocarpus
  • Ariocarpus Dubeniorum
  • Ariocarpus Dubeniorume

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Description

Ariocarpus dubeniorum (also called Duben's living rock, Duben's peyote, and many other common names) is a small, low-growing cactus with thick, fleshy, grey-green stems and small, yellow flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in desert habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ariocarpus dubeniorum can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ariocarpus dubeniorum has small, yellowish-white flowers that are arranged in a dense spike. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ariocarpus dubeniorum is a slow-growing succulent that is native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-draining soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in late spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings in late summer.

Where to Find Ariocarpus dubeniorum

Ariocarpus dubeniorum is found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Ariocarpus dubeniorum FAQ

What type of soil does Ariocarpus dubeniorum prefer?

Ariocarpus dubeniorum prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What type of climate does Ariocarpus dubeniorum prefer?

Ariocarpus dubeniorum prefers a dry, desert climate.

How much sunlight does Ariocarpus dubeniorum need?

Ariocarpus dubeniorum needs full sun to partial shade.

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

Josef Jakob Halda (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halda' in the authors string.
Miroslav Malina: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malina' in the authors string.