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Feigenkaktus

Opuntia ficus-indica

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The Barbary fig (Opuntia ficus-indica) is a species in the genus Opuntia. Found across multiple habitat types including montane grasslands and shrublands, deserts and xeric shrublands, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including montane grasslands and shrublands, deserts and xeric shrublands, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (23 countries), Asia (10 countries), Europe (13 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (9 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Nelkenartige)

Species

Opuntia ficus-indica (Feigenkaktus)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish chumbera

French Figuier de Barbarie

German Feigenkaktus

Portuguese figo-da-espanha

Turkish Frenk inciri

Similar Species in Opuntia

Beavertail Prickly-pear

Opuntia basilaris

Least Concern

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Bulrush Canyon Prickly-pear

Big Pine Key Prickly-pear

Opuntia triacantha

Near Threatened

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Arborescent pricklypear

Opuntia leucotricha

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Feigenkaktus?

The scientific name of Feigenkaktus is Opuntia ficus-indica. It belongs to the genus Opuntia.

Where does Feigenkaktus live?

Feigenkaktus is found in Widely distributed across Africa (23 countries), Asia (10 countries), Europe (13 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (9 countries).. Countries include Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burundi.

What family does Feigenkaktus belong to?

Feigenkaktus (Opuntia ficus-indica) belongs to the genus Opuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

What kingdom does Feigenkaktus belong to?

Feigenkaktus (Opuntia ficus-indica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Feigenkaktus?

The closest relatives of Feigenkaktus in the genus Opuntia include gewöhnliche Opuntie, Beavertail Prickly-pear, Big Pine Key Prickly-pear, Blind Pricklypear, Border Prickly-pear.