Tephrocactus articulatus
Tephrocactus articulatus is a species of cactus in the subfamily Opuntioideae of the plant family Cactaceae. They usually grow branches up to one foot tall with white flowers. Propagation is usually through cuttings. Stem segments easily break away and will root without special treatment. Plants may also be grown from seeds.
| Tephrocactus articulatus | |
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| This is a Tephrocactus articulatus of the inermis variety. | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Genus: | Tephrocactus |
| Species: | T. articulatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Tephrocactus articulatus (Pfeiff.) Backeb. | |
They originate in Argentina, but are cultivated in outdoor landscaping in warm desert climates such as Phoenix, Arizona.
Common varieties within the species include var. inermis ("Spruce cone cactus") and var. papyracanthus ("Paper Spine Cholla Cactus").
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Tephrocactus articulatus var. diadematus
Tephrocactus articulatus var. diadematus - details
Tephrocactus articulatus var. inermis
Tephrocactus articulatus
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