Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Rounded |
| Maximum Height | 0.6 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Mountain) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Highland / Montane |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Succulent with a round, ribbed shape, growing up to 0.6 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Stems | Stem usually divided into 5 ribs, acquiring 3-5 more ribs as it matures. The edge of each rib is lined with spineless, wooly, brownish to greyish areoles (an area on cacti stems where spines, flowers, leaves or branches emerge). The stem looks white or greyish, because it is covered in tiny white, hairy scales. |
| Flowers | Pale yellow, glossy flowers are funnel-shaped with bright yellow anthers and stigma (male and female flower parts, respectively). |
| Habitat | Occurs in the highlands of northern and central Mexico. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Stems |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Rockery / Desert Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Well-Drained Soils, Shallow Media |
| Maintenance Requirements | Moderate |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Individual Flower Shape | Funnelform / Funnel-shaped |
| Flowering Habit | Polycarpic |
| Flower Size | 5.5 cm |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Green |
|---|---|
| Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Scaly |
| Mature Seed Colour(s) | Brown |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31711 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6110 |
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