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Nopal Chamacuerito

Opuntia tomentosa

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (France, Italy, Spain), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Opuntia tomentosa (Nopal Chamacuerito)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Nopal Chamacuerito

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Nopal Chamacuerito?

The scientific name of Nopal Chamacuerito is Opuntia tomentosa. It belongs to the genus Opuntia.

What is the conservation status of Nopal Chamacuerito?

Nopal Chamacuerito (Opuntia tomentosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Nopal Chamacuerito live?

Nopal Chamacuerito is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (France, Italy, Spain), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, France, Italy, South Africa, Spain, United States.

What family does Nopal Chamacuerito belong to?

Nopal Chamacuerito (Opuntia tomentosa) belongs to the genus Opuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

Is Nopal Chamacuerito endangered?

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

What kingdom does Nopal Chamacuerito belong to?

Nopal Chamacuerito (Opuntia tomentosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Nopal Chamacuerito?

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