Opuntia stenopetala explained

Opuntia stenopetala is a species low bushy cactus, often forming thickets or mats, the main branches creeping and resting on the edges of the joints.[1] Its native range is within Mexico.[2] It is dioecious, with male and female flowers on separate plants.[3]

Ecology

Unlike most Opuntia species, O. stenopetala is pollinated by hummingbirds.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Opuntia stenopetala . 2022-07-16 . www.llifle.com.
  2. Web site: Name - Opuntia stenopetala Engelm . Tropicos . 2019-08-04 . 2019-08-04.
  3. 10.1093/jhered/esy064. Phylogenetic Relationships and Evolutionary Trends in the Cactus Family . 2019 . Guerrero . Pablo C. . Majure . Lucas C. . Cornejo-Romero . Amelia . Hernández-Hernández . Tania . Journal of Heredity . 110 . 1 . 4–21 . 30476167 .
  4. J.A. Reyes-Agüero, J.R. Aguirre R., A. Valiente-Banuet (2006) Reproductive biology of Opuntia: A review. Journal of Arid Environments 64(4):549-585. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaridenv.2005.06.018

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