Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
abyssi
ID:
632986

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hester) Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 1: 184. 1958.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632318

Common Names

  • Abyss Cylindropuntia
  • Cylindropuntia Abyssi
  • Cylindropuntia abyssi

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Synonyms

  • Opuntia abyssi Hester [unknown]
  • Grusonia abyssi (Hester) G.D.Rowley [unknown]

Description

Cylindropuntia abyssi (also called Abyssinian Cylindropuntia, among many other common names) is a small shrub found in the tropical regions of Africa. It has small, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry, open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Cylindropuntia abyssi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cylindropuntia abyssi has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cylindropuntia abyssi can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Cylindropuntia abyssi

Cylindropuntia abyssi can be found in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona and California in the United States.

Cylindropuntia abyssi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cylindropuntia abyssi?

Cylindropuntia abyssi

What is the common name of Cylindropuntia abyssi?

Abyss's Cylindropuntia

What is the natural habitat of Cylindropuntia abyssi?

It is native to Mexico

Species in the Cylindropuntia genus

Cylindropuntia abyssi, Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa, Cylindropuntia alcahes, Cylindropuntia anteojoensis, Cylindropuntia antoniae, Cylindropuntia arbuscula, Cylindropuntia bigelovii, Cylindropuntia californica, Cylindropuntia calmalliana, Cylindropuntia campii, Cylindropuntia caribaea, Cylindropuntia cholla, Cylindropuntia ciribe, Cylindropuntia davisii, Cylindropuntia delgadilloana, Cylindropuntia densiaculeata, Cylindropuntia deserta, Cylindropuntia echinocarpa, Cylindropuntia fosbergii, Cylindropuntia fulgida, Cylindropuntia ganderi, Cylindropuntia grantiorum, Cylindropuntia hystrix, Cylindropuntia imbricata, Cylindropuntia kelvinensis, Cylindropuntia kleiniae, Cylindropuntia leptocaulis, Cylindropuntia media, Cylindropuntia molesta, Cylindropuntia multigeniculata, Cylindropuntia munzii, Cylindropuntia pallida, Cylindropuntia parryi, Cylindropuntia prolifera, Cylindropuntia ramosissima, Cylindropuntia tesajo, Cylindropuntia thurberi, Cylindropuntia tunicata, Cylindropuntia whipplei, Cylindropuntia wolfii, Cylindropuntia lindsayi, Cylindropuntia sanfelipensis, Cylindropuntia santamaria, Cylindropuntia viridiflora, Cylindropuntia bernardina, Cylindropuntia cedrosensis, Cylindropuntia chuckwallensis, Cylindropuntia libertadensis, Cylindropuntia waltoniorum, Cylindropuntia perrita,

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

Jay Pinckney Hester (1874-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hester' in the authors string.
Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.