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abrojo

Cylindropuntia tunicata

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Australia, Chile, Colombia, Italy, and South Africa.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇱 Chile 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish abrojo

Similar Species in Cylindropuntia

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cacto imbricado
Cylindropuntia imbricata
Least Concern
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cardoncillo
Cylindropuntia kleiniae
Least Concern
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Tasajillo
Cylindropuntia leptocaulis
Least Concern
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ground cholla
Cylindropuntia echinocarpa
Least Concern
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buckhorn cholla
Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa
Least Concern
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Jumping cholla
Cylindropuntia fulgida
Least Concern
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Snake cholla
Cylindropuntia californica
Least Concern
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Peach Springs cholla
Cylindropuntia abyssi
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of abrojo?
The scientific name of abrojo is Cylindropuntia tunicata. It belongs to the genus Cylindropuntia.
What is the conservation status of abrojo?
abrojo (Cylindropuntia tunicata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does abrojo live?
abrojo is found in Distributed across Australia, Chile, Colombia, Italy, and South Africa.. Countries include Australia, Chile, Colombia, Italy, South Africa.
What family does abrojo belong to?
abrojo (Cylindropuntia tunicata) belongs to the genus Cylindropuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
Is abrojo endangered?
No, abrojo (Cylindropuntia tunicata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does abrojo belong to?
abrojo (Cylindropuntia tunicata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of abrojo?
The closest relatives of abrojo in the genus Cylindropuntia include cacto imbricado, cardoncillo, Tasajillo, buckhorn cholla, Jumping cholla.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Cylindropuntia — 9 Species

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abrojo
Cylindropuntia tunicata
LC
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cacto imbricado
Cylindropuntia imbricata
LC 🐾
cardoncillo
Cylindropuntia kleiniae
LC 🐾
Tasajillo
Cylindropuntia leptocaulis
LC 🐾
buckhorn cholla
Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa
LC 🐾
Jumping cholla
Cylindropuntia fulgida
LC 🐾
Snake cholla
Cylindropuntia californica
LC 🐾
Peach Springs cholla
Cylindropuntia abyssi
LC 🐾
ground cholla
Cylindropuntia echinocarpa
LC
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