Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
opuntioides
ID:
642116

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Eichler

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 5(2): 102 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641448



Common Names

  • Dendrophthora Opuntioides
  • Prickly Pear-Like Dendrophthora
  • Prickly Pear-Like Leafy Gall


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Synonyms

  • Ozarthris opuntioides (L.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Razoumofskya opuntiodes (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Viscum monstrosum Bertero ex DC. [unknown]
  • Arceuthobium opuntioides (L.) J.Presl [unknown]
  • Dendrophthora danceri (Tiegh.) Krug & Urb. [unknown]
  • Dendrophthora monstrosa Fawc. & Rendle [unknown]
  • Distichella danceri Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Distichella opuntioides (L.) Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Viscum opuntioides L. [unknown]
  • Ozarthris opuntioiodes (L.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Arceuthobium opuntioides (L.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Razoumofskya opuntioides (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Viscum opuntioides angustius DC. [unknown]
  • Razoumofskya jamaicensis Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Dendrophthora opuntioides (also called 'Opuntia Spurge' and 'Cushion Spurge', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky, dry habitats and has small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrophthora opuntioides is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrophthora opuntioides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrophthora opuntioides is a perennial succulent plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in the spring and rooting them in a sandy soil mix. It can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in a sandy soil mix in the spring. The seeds should be kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Dendrophthora opuntioides

Dendrophthora opuntioides can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Dendrophthora opuntioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrophthora opuntioides?

Dendrophthora opuntioides

What is the family of Dendrophthora opuntioides?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Dendrophthora opuntioides?

Opuntia-like Dendrophthora

Species in the Dendrophthora genus

Dendrophthora albescens, Dendrophthora amalfiensis, Dendrophthora ambigua, Dendrophthora arcuata, Dendrophthora argentea, Dendrophthora avenia, Dendrophthora bermejae, Dendrophthora bonaniae, Dendrophthora brachylepis, Dendrophthora brachystachya, Dendrophthora bulbifera, Dendrophthora buxifolia, Dendrophthora capillaris, Dendrophthora capitellata, Dendrophthora carnosa, Dendrophthora chrysostachya, Dendrophthora clavata, Dendrophthora confertiflora, Dendrophthora constricta, Dendrophthora corynarthron, Dendrophthora costaricensis, Dendrophthora crispula, Dendrophthora cubensis, Dendrophthora cuneifolia, Dendrophthora cupressoides, Dendrophthora cupulata, Dendrophthora dalstroemii, Dendrophthora davidsei, Dendrophthora decipiens, Dendrophthora densifolia, Dendrophthora densifrons, Dendrophthora diffusa, Dendrophthora dimorpha, Dendrophthora dittae, Dendrophthora dodsonii, Dendrophthora domingensis, Dendrophthora eichleriana, Dendrophthora elegantissima, Dendrophthora elliptica, Dendrophthora enckeifolia, Dendrophthora epiviscum, Dendrophthora equisetoides, Dendrophthora excisa, Dendrophthora fanshawei, Dendrophthora fasciculata, Dendrophthora fastigiata, Dendrophthora fendleriana, Dendrophthora ferruginea, Dendrophthora filiformis, Dendrophthora flagelliformis,

Species in the Santalaceae family

Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2761104: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
August W. Eichler (1839-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eichler' in the authors string.