Mammillaria geminispina
Mammillaria geminispina, commonly known as the twin-spined cactus, is a fascinating succulent native to Mexico. Renowned for its distinctive paired spines and globular shape, it serves more in ornamental horticulture than traditional medicine. However, its unique biological properties continue to intrigue researchers exploring the vast medicinal potential of cacti.
- Scientific name: Mammillaria geminispina
- Family: Cactaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales, falling into the family Cactaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Mammillaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Cactaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mammillaria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by various names across different languages, is referred to as Маммиллярия парноколючковая in Russian, while in French it is called Mammillaria fraileanana. In Swedish, it is commonly known as Silvervårtkaktus, and in Lithuanian, it is identified as Dvyndyglė mamiliarija. Furthermore, in Chinese, this species is known as 白玉兔.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Маммиллярия парноколючковая | Wikidata |
| fr | Mammillaria fraileana | Wikidata |
| sv | Silvervårtkaktus | Wikidata |
| lt | Dvyndyglė mamiliarija | Wikidata |
| zh | 白玉兔 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 白玉兔 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 白玉兔 | Wikidata |
| de | Mammillaria geminispina var. brevispina | Wikidata |
| de | Mammillaria geminispina var. nivea | Wikidata |
| de | Mammillaria albata | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is a cactus species with a specific and localized distribution within Mexico. Its presence is primarily documented in the northeastern regions of the country. Additionally, it can be found throughout the coastal areas of the Mexican Gulf. These distinct locations suggest that the species thrives in certain environmental conditions found in these zones. Consequently, understanding these specific habitats is essential for the conservation of Mammillaria geminispina.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
Chemicals
Mammillaria geminispina has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, diosmetin, gentisic acid, saponins, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diosmetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gentisic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Mammillaria geminispina has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |