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cholla

Opuntia engelmannii

Least Concern

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The Cactus-apple (Opuntia engelmannii) is a species in the genus Opuntia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Europe (4 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇿🇲 Zambia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇧🇼 Botswana 🇦🇺 Australia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Opuntia engelmannii (cholla)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cholla

Similar Species in Opuntia

Opuntia streptacantha

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cholla?

The scientific name of cholla is Opuntia engelmannii. It belongs to the genus Opuntia.

What is the conservation status of cholla?

cholla (Opuntia engelmannii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does cholla live?

cholla is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Europe (4 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Botswana, France, Italy, Kenya, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Zambia.

What family does cholla belong to?

cholla (Opuntia engelmannii) belongs to the genus Opuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

Is cholla endangered?

No, cholla (Opuntia engelmannii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does cholla belong to?

cholla (Opuntia engelmannii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of cholla?

The closest relatives of cholla in the genus Opuntia include cholla, chumbera, chumbera, chumbera, chumbera apretada.