Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
diffusa
ID:
1256864

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Croizat) Bravo

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
in Cact. Suc. Mex. 12: 13. 1967.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256202

Common Names

  • Diffusa Lophophora
  • Lophophora diffusa
  • Diffusa Lophophora

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Description

Lophophora diffusa (also called L. diffusa, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico. It is a globose cactus with up to 30 ribs, and yellow flowers. It grows in dry scrub and grasslands, at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Lophophora diffusa is an attractive ornamental plant, often grown for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used as a houseplant and in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lophophora diffusa has white flowers with a diameter of 3 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophophora diffusa is a slow-growing cactus that can be propagated from seed or offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. During the winter, reduce watering.

Where to Find Lophophora diffusa

Lophophora diffusa is native to Mexico.

Lophophora diffusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophophora diffusa?

Lophophora diffusa

What is the common name of Lophophora diffusa?

Diffuse Peyote

What is the natural habitat of Lophophora diffusa?

Deserts of Mexico and the southwestern United States

Species in the Lophophora genus

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

Léon Croizat (1894-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croizat' in the authors string.
Helia Bravo (1901-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bravo' in the authors string.