Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
geminispina
ID:
1289462

Status:
valid

Authors:
Haw.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
in Philos. Mag. J. 63: 42. 1824.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001288800



Common Names

  • Geminispina Pincushion
  • Geminispina Cactus
  • Geminispina Mammillaria


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Description

Mammillaria geminispina (also called Twin-Spined Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico. It is a small, globose cactus with a diameter of up to 10 cm, with many radial spines and two central spines. It grows in rocky hills and slopes in the states of Coahuila, Nuevo León and Tamaulipas.

Uses & Benefits

Mammillaria geminispina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mammillaria geminispina sub. geminispina
Mammillaria geminispina sub. leucocentra (A.Berg) D.R.Hunt

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mammillaria geminispina has yellow flowers with a pinkish-red midvein. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mammillaria geminispina is a slow-growing cactus that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be grown in a warm, sunny spot. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Fertilize lightly during the growing season.

Where to Find Mammillaria geminispina

Mammillaria geminispina can be found in the deserts of Mexico and the southwestern United States.

Species in the Cactaceae family

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