Lophophora williamsii
Lophophora williamsii, called also peyote or mescal buttons, is a perennial member of the Cactaceae family. It has a small, spineless, soft and very succulent stem that have 4 to 13 rounded and straight ribs. The areoles are covered with a soft, yellowish or whitish hair and no spines. The pink-white flowers bloom after 10 to 30 years. The small pink fruit is edible and contain small black seeds. Peyote is widely used in medicine because of its many health benefits.
Datasheet
| Common Name | Peyote/ Whiskey cactus/ Turnip cactus/ Indian-dope |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Lophophora williamsii |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Basic Colour | pink |
| Height | 2 ->20 cm |
| Habitat | Mountains and deserts |
| Altitude | 100 – 1900 m |
| Bloom Time | May -> September |
| Plant Type | Cactus, Succulent, Ornamental, Medicinal |
| Fruit Type | Berry |
| different tolerances | Tell us |
| Used Parts | Whole plant |
| Plant Uses | Medicine, Ornamental |
| Active substances | Mescaline, Lophophorine |
| USDA Zone | 9 (-7), 10 (-1), 11 (+4), 12 (+10) |
| Sun Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | Neutral |
| Soil Moisture | Dry |
| Soil Type | Stony, Sandy, Peaty |
| Propagation | by seeds / by sowing, by Cuttings, Self sows |
| Germination | Tell us |
| Pests/ Diseases | Resistant |
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