Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Opuntia ficusindica ofi is one such plant that has received much research attention and has been extensively investigated for its pharmaceutical potential abdelhameed et. Opuntia stricta is a large sized species of cactus that is endemic to the subtropical and tropical coastal areas of the americas and the caribbean. Common names include erect prickly pear and nopal estricto.
Assessing local scale impacts of opuntia stricta cactaceae invasion on beetle and spider diversity in kruger national park, south africa. Segments elliptic to obovate, compressed, 1030 cm long, 720 cm wide. Opuntia ficusindica ofi is one such plant that has received much research attention and has been extensively investigated for its pharmaceutical potential abdelhameed et al. May 03, 2007 opuntia, prickly pear cactus spineless opuntia stricta by xenomorf may 3, 2007 10. The prickly pear opuntia ficusindica is an invasive species. These stem segments are hairless and generally do not have any spines sometimes one or two large spines are present on the small raised bumps i. Betalains, phenols and antioxidant capacity in cactus pear.
Pdf distribution and socioecological impacts of the. There may be opportunities to combine activities or. Larger, terminal joints green to graygreen, obovate or elliptic. Morphological characterization of opuntia spp a multivariate. Castellar mr, obon jm, alacid m, fernandezlopez ja 2008 fermentation of opuntia stricta haw. Pdf nutritional composition of the prickly pear opuntia. Opuntia species have been poorly studied ecologically and taxonomically in the eastern united states. This spiny shrub favours habitats such as rocky slopes, river banks and urban areas.
The combination of prickly pear cactus with oral hypoglycemic agents, such as metformin and glipizide, in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus may increase the risk of hypoglycemia because of additive blood glucose lowering effects 70 a. Prickly pear cactus includes various species of foodstuff and fodder plants which people on both sides of the united statesmexico border have used for both. Nine additional species have been reported for the state, but are believed not to persist outside of cultivation. Clusters of hairs and spines borne on raised lumps, small yellow hairs are called glochids. Najm, in nutritional and therapeutic interventions for diabetes and metabolic syndrome, 2012. Betalains are watersoluble nitrogencontaining pigments that are responsible for the bright red or yellow color of fruits, flowers, roots and leaves of plants belonging to the order of caryophyllales. The prickly pear story department of agriculture and. There is detailed information about identification and control of opuntioid cactiincluding opuntia stricta in managing opuntioid cacti in australia. Engelm is very different, being distinguished from o.
Devilstongue opuntia humifusa, cockspur pricklypear o. Opuntia, prickly pear cactus spineless opuntia stricta by xenomorf may 3, 2007 10. Opuntioid cacti best practice control manual agric. More information on that event is available in this website at prickly pear history. Maakt het mogelijk om pdfbestanden samen te voegen met een simpele drag anddrop interface. In recent years there has been increased interest in opuntia species for the important role they play and. We take photos in habitat so that you can see how the plants look and grow in different seasons. Common names include erect prickly pear and nopal estricto spanish. Impact assessment erect prickly pear opuntia stricta.
All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Opuntia stricta is a large sized species of cactus that is endemic in the subtropical and tropical coastal areas of the americas and the caribbean. Prickly pear cactus nopal species opuntia streptacantha and fulginosa nopal is a large cactus prickly pear native to arid areas of south and north america. In addition, high consumption of the cactus prickly fruit in the rural communities living in arid and semi. Opuntia stricta fruits growing in kenya have not yet been investigated. It is traditionally used among mexicans as a food and medicinally as an antiinflammatory, laxative, for alcohol hangover, to. Media in category opuntia strictathe following 94 files are in this category, out of 94 total. Distribution and socioecological impacts of the invasive alien cactus opuntia stricta in eastern africa ross t. Opuntia stricta was considered to be australias worst ever weed.
Collaborative floristic effort of north american botanists. We use historical records and current findings along with our own field studies to identify prickly pears, their differences, and their similarities. Asexually from stem fragments, flowers or immature fruits dispersal. Opuntia, commonly called prickly pear, is a genus in the cactus family, cactaceae. Distribution and socioecological impacts of the invasive. Database of european plants esfeds flora of north america. Learn more about the genus opuntia, including its geographical range, physical characteristics, and notable species. Opuntia stricta, beach, florida prickly pear cactus. Learn more about the genus opuntia, including its geographical. Introduction opuntia strictabelongs to the cactaceae family that can grow up to 2 meters in height and produce lemon yellow flowers in the spring and summer, followed by. It is also similar to indian fig opuntia ficusindica, whitespined prickly.
An opuntia in nahilalakip ha familia nga cactaceae. Nutritional composition of the prickly pear fruit 703 nutritional composition of fruit cultivars, first edition, 2016, 691712 thus, nutr itional and chemical properties of the prickly pear may. Due to its hard spines it has almost no predators and known methods to destroy it are expensive. Pdf the constantly increasing demand for nutraceuticals is paralleled by a more pronounced. Several species of prickly pear are cultivated for their edible fruits and paddles. Stems swollen and flattened, obconical to 20 x 8 cm.
Opuntia stricta haworth is now generally accepted as a single species comprising two varieties or subspecies, o. D manual chopping of spineless opuntia pads in tunisia. Todas as suas especies sao originarias do continente americano, onde sao encontradas desde a patagonia ate os estados unidos da america. Click on names to expand them, and on p for plants profiles. Opuntia, genus of 150180 species of flatjointed cacti family cactaceae native to the new world. Cochineal is an insect that feeds on certain species of cactus and from which a scarlet dye is obtained. Classification for kingdom plantae down to genus opuntia mill. Plants profile for opuntia stricta erect pricklypear. Deze gratis online tool maakt het mogelijk om meerdere pdf bestanden of afbeeldingen te combineren in een pdf document. In 1812 he introduced the species in the genus opuntia. We describe opuntia species, and we provide multiple photographs so you can see details. Opuntia stricta is belonging to the cactaceae family and comprises from 200 to 300 species.
The genus opuntia cactaceae has many acquaintances but. The first description as cactus strictus was published in 1803 by adrian hardy haworth. The cactus opuntia has been used in mexico from prehispanic times, and along with maize zea mays and agave agave spp. It is a large, spiny treelike opuntia cactus that has a tendency to spread rapidly via seed and from broken cladodes leaves or pads, forming impenetrable thickets that crowd. Usdanrcs database of plants of the united states and its territories. In recent years there has been increased interest in opuntia species for the important role they play and are likely to play in the success of sustainable agricultural. Metabolism prickly pear cactus is a popular food among mexicans, mexicanamericans, and hispanics and is commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. Opuntia anahuacensis griffiths opuntia dillenii ker gawl.
Shell mound pricklypear opuntia stricta inaturalist. Media in category opuntia stricta the following 94 files are in this category, out of 94 total. At right in the photo is a red, nearly ripe fruit or pear. This study deals with the ecology of opuntia species in the midsouth united states and covers not only the high degree of morphological variation exhibited by taxa, but also the taxonomy and distributions of the group for mississippi. When carl linnaeus published species plantarum in 1753 the stairtin pynt for modren botanical nomenclatur he placed aw the species o cactus kent tae him in ane genus, cactus. Isolated pest pear plants will have to be inoculated manual ly by placing a. Pdf assessing local scale impacts of opuntia stricta cactaceae. Local dispersal around existing clumps occurs when segments or fruit drop to the ground and take root. Prickly pears are also known as tuna fruit, sabra, nopal paddle, plural nopales from the nahuatl word nopalli for the pads, or nostle, from the nahuatl word nochtli for the fruit. The variations between the varieties are considerable and many intermediate forms exist. Common pest pear opuntia stricta spcommon pest pear or prickly pear opuntia stricta spp. Its fruit is composed of around 69% peels, 21% pulp, and 10% seeds. Bushy, clumped plant, distinct trunks absent, clumps usually 1. May 18, 2015 the prickly pear opuntia ficusindica is an invasive species.
An invasive species in kenya, opuntia prickly pear. He distinguished the genus lairgely on the form o its flouers an fruits. Despite the limited research studies on this opuntia spp. It is also similar to indian fig opuntia ficusindica, whitespined prickly pear opuntia streptacantha, drooping tree pear opuntia. There are over 90 species of opuntia in the united states.
Opuntia web 90 usa prickly pear species identify yours. We recorded the distribution of opuntia stricta in eastern africa, and conducted 200 household interviews using semistructured questionnaires to assess local perceptions of o. About the classification report about the classification download. Opuntias are unique cacti with unusual shapes and beautiful flowers. The aim of this research was the morphological characterization of vegetative organs of 46 opuntia accessions to contribute to nopal variability knowledge, and to identify the main characteristics contributing to discriminate nopal accessions. Devilstongue figures is widely distributed in the united states and is most frequently found on dry sites. On the contrary, the spineless variety opuntia ficusindica ermis is a widely cultivated plant in central and south america, edible for men and animals.
Click on a scientific name below to expand it in the. Previously, it was divided into three independent species. These species can be distinguished by the following differences. Here opuntia stricta has spread out from an old homestead. Best practice control manual for austrocylindropuntia, cylindropuntia, and opuntia species produced by the. Opuntia stricta fruit juice is a potential source of betacyanin pigments which can be used as a natural red purple food colorant. This dye was used to colour the distinctive red coats of the british soldiers at that time. Opuntia is the most widespread genus of cactus and one of the largest with 150 species. In 1754, the scots botanist philip miller dividit cacti intae several genera, includin opuntia.
The reason for introducing the plant was to create a cochineal industry in the new colony. The plant fragments can be dispersed in flood waters or by native animals. Spiny pest pear opuntia dillenii is very similar to common prickly pear opuntia stricta and intermediates between the two species are sometimes seen in australia. The genus is named for the ancient greek city of opus, where, according to theophrastus, an edible plant. Common pest pear or prickly pear opuntia stricta spp. Opuntia elata salmdyck is very similar but is distinguished from o. Opuntia stricta is a cactus that can grow up to 2 metres in height and originates in central america. Common names common prickly pear, class 2 flower colour. Antimicrobial activity of methanol extract of opuntia.
Bonap north american plant atlas of the biota of north america program. Antimicrobial activity of methanol extract of opuntia stricta f. Opuntia e um genero botanico da familia cactaceae, vulgarmente conhecido como opuncia, ou em portugal figododiabo. Opuntia stricta is a coastal prickly pear cactus that occurs on the shores of florida and other southeastern states. Opuntia ficusindica prickly pear factsheet invasoras. The cactus may also occur naturally in the caribbean, the gulf coast of mexico, the eastern shores of mesoamerica, and on the northern shores of south america. Spread was helped, to some degree, in the 1902 drought when plants were cut and fed out as fodder. Observed adjacent to a highway near lake baringo, rift valley, kenya, africa.
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