Geohintonia mexicana
About
Geohintonia mexicana is a species of cacti, the only species in the genus Geohintonia. This genus is named after its discoverer George S. Hinton. As its specific epithet suggests, the plant is found in Mexico, where it grows on gypsum hills near Galeana.
- Family
- Cactaceae
How to use it
Geohintonia mexicana is primarily valued for ornamental purposes due to its striking appearance. It can be a beautiful addition to rock gardens or collections of rare cacti. Additionally, its unique habitat may provide insights into specialized plant adaptations, making it an interesting subject for ecological studies.
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In the kitchen
Geohintonia mexicana is not eaten by humans. This cactus is primarily appreciated for its unique appearance and ecological significance rather than culinary uses.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Geohintonia mexicana
- Slug
- geohintonia-mexicana
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Genus
- Geohintonia
- Species
- mexicana
- Wikidata QID
- Q137774
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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