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chumbera apretada
Opuntia stricta
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<speciesfyi-species slug="erect-pricklypear"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (13 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (8 countries), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Solomon Islands), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
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Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
(planta)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
(Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida
(Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales
(Caryophyllales)
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Opuntia
Species
Opuntia stricta
(chumbera apretada)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
chumbera apretada
French
Oponce
Portuguese
palma-de-espinho
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of chumbera apretada?
The scientific name of chumbera apretada is Opuntia stricta. It belongs to the genus Opuntia.
Where does chumbera apretada live?
chumbera apretada is found in Widely distributed across Africa (13 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (8 countries), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Solomon Islands), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Angola, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, China, Colombia, Cuba, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia.
What family does chumbera apretada belong to?
chumbera apretada (Opuntia stricta) belongs to the genus Opuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
What kingdom does chumbera apretada belong to?
chumbera apretada (Opuntia stricta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of chumbera apretada?
The closest relatives of chumbera apretada in the genus Opuntia include cholla, cholla, chumbera, chumbera, chumbera.
Genus Opuntia — 20 Species
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cholla
Opuntia phaeacantha
cholla
Opuntia engelmannii
chumbera
Opuntia monacantha
chumbera
Opuntia ficus-indica
chumbera
Opuntia dillenii
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chumbera apretada
Opuntia stricta
Duraznillo
Opuntia leucotricha
Nopal Calvo
Opuntia atrispina
Nopal Cardón
Opuntia streptacantha
Nopal Cegador
Opuntia microdasys
Nopal Chamacuerito
Opuntia tomentosa
Nopal del Castor
Opuntia basilaris
Nopal del Este
Opuntia humifusa
Nopal del Litoral
Opuntia littoralis
Nopal de Montaña
Opuntia oricola
Nopal Raizudo
Opuntia macrorhiza
Nopal Rojizo
Opuntia rufida
Nopal Verdoso
Opuntia chlorotica
Nopal Violaceo
Opuntia macrocentra
tuna blanca
Opuntia spinulifera
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