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Eve's needle cactus

Austrocylindropuntia subulata

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇺🇬 Uganda 🇿🇲 Zambia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (पादप)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (मैग्नोलियोप्सीडा)

Order

Caryophyllales (कैरियोफ़िलालीस)

Species

Austrocylindropuntia subulata (Eve's needle cactus)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish baileya

Portuguese palma

Similar Species in Austrocylindropuntia

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cane cactus

Austrocylindropuntia cylindrica

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eve's needle cactus?

The scientific name of Eve's needle cactus is Austrocylindropuntia subulata. It belongs to the genus Austrocylindropuntia.

What is the conservation status of Eve's needle cactus?

Eve's needle cactus (Austrocylindropuntia subulata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Eve's needle cactus live?

Eve's needle cactus is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Italy, Kenya, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania.

What family does Eve's needle cactus belong to?

Eve's needle cactus (Austrocylindropuntia subulata) belongs to the genus Austrocylindropuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

Is Eve's needle cactus endangered?

No, Eve's needle cactus (Austrocylindropuntia subulata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Eve's needle cactus belong to?

Eve's needle cactus (Austrocylindropuntia subulata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).

What are the closest relatives of Eve's needle cactus?

The closest relatives of Eve's needle cactus in the genus Austrocylindropuntia include cane cactus.