Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
fricii
ID:
358764

Status:
valid

Authors:
Haberm.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
in Kaktusy (Brno): 123. 1974.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358096

Common Names

  • Lophophora fricii
  • Fric's Peyote
  • Fric's Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Lophophora diffusa fricii (Haberm.) Halda [unknown]
  • Lophophora williamsii fricii (Haberm.) Grym [unknown]
  • Peyotl zacatensis fricii (Haberm.) Sotom., Arred. & Mart.Mend. [unknown]

Description

Lophophora fricii (also called Fric's peyote, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico and the United States. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lophophora fricii is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens for its attractive yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lophophora fricii has yellow flowers with a red center and small, round seedpods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, long stems with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophophora fricii is a tropical perennial cactus native to Central and South America. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the stem. It is best to propagate in the spring or summer when temperatures are warm and the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Lophophora fricii

Lophophora fricii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.

Lophophora fricii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophophora fricii?

Lophophora fricii

What is the common name of Lophophora fricii?

Fric's Peyote

What is the natural habitat of Lophophora fricii?

Lophophora fricii is native to Mexico and Central America

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

V. Habermann: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haberm.' in the authors string.