Back
Mammillaria bombycina subsp. perezdelarosae
| Family Name: | Cactaceae |
| Synonyms: | Mammillaria perezdelarosae |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Succulent Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Plant Shape | Rounded, Columnar |
| Maximum Height | 7.5 cm |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 5 cm |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Central Mexico |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Round to cylindrical succulent up to 5-7 cm in the wild and 15 cm tall in cultivation. It is usually solitary when immature, but gradually forms offsets as it matures. |
|---|---|
| Stems | The round to cylindrical stem is covered in conical tubercles that are rounded at the tip. Each tubercle has 30-60 white to yellowish, 2-3.5 mm long radial spines and 1-2 dark red, 11-14 mm long central spine(s). The central spine stands erect and is hooked at the tip. |
| Flowers | Cup-shaped flowers (2 cm long, 2.5 cm wide) are arranged in a circle at the top of the stem. Obovate to elongated lobes are light pink, greenish white or cream-coloured with a darker pink streak down the middle. |
| Fruit | Fleshy, red fruits are smooth, waxy and elongated. They contain thick mucilage and brownish black seeds. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Stems, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Dry Soils / Drought, Well-Drained Soils |
| Maintenance Requirements | Moderate |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Pink |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Individual Flower Shape | Funnelform / Funnel-shaped |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Red |
|---|
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32980 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 7394 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
