Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
microthele
ID:
369930

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Hort. Reg. Monac.: 127. 1829.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369262



Common Names

  • Microthele Mammillaria
  • Microthele Cactus
  • Microthele Mammillaria


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Description

Mammillaria microthele (also called small nipple cactus, among many other common names) is a perennial cactus native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in dry and rocky habitats, such as in deserts and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mammillaria microthele is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mammillaria microthele is small, yellowish-white, and star-shaped. Its seeds are small, black, and round. Its seedlings are short and stubby.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mammillaria microthele is a cactus native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cut off a stem from the main plant and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. Water the soil thoroughly and keep it moist until the cutting takes root. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Mammillaria microthele

Mammillaria microthele is native to Mexico.

Mammillaria microthele FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mammillaria microthele?

Mammillaria microthele

What is the common name of Mammillaria microthele?

Microthele Fishhook Cactus

What is the habitat of Mammillaria microthele?

It is found in dry, rocky habitats in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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,