Ball cactus, Cream cactus, Cream pincushion, Flat cream pincushion, Heyder's nipple cactus, Heyder's pincushion, Nipple cactus, Pancake pincushion, Small-spined cream pincushion
Mammillaria heyderi subsp. meiacantha

Family: Cactaceae

What it is like

A cactus. The stems are round. They are 5 cm high and 8-12 cm wide. There are 0-1 central spines that are 3-6 mm long. There are 5-9 spines around it. The flowers are pink or white. The fruit are oblong, scarlet berries.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in grasslands and deserts. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Indonesia, Mexico (country/location of origin), North America, SE Asia, USA (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Kaktus pentil kecil, Viejito

Synonyms

Mammillaria meiacantha Engel.;