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Border Prickly-pear

Opuntia atrispina

Least Concern

About

The Border Prickly-pear (Opuntia atrispina) is a species in the genus Opuntia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (tumbuhan)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Opuntia atrispina (Border Prickly-pear)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Nopal Calvo

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Arborescent pricklypear

Beavertail Prickly-pear

Opuntia basilaris

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Border Prickly-pear?

The scientific name of Border Prickly-pear is Opuntia atrispina. It belongs to the genus Opuntia.

What is the conservation status of Border Prickly-pear?

Border Prickly-pear (Opuntia atrispina) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Border Prickly-pear belong to?

Border Prickly-pear (Opuntia atrispina) belongs to the genus Opuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

Is Border Prickly-pear endangered?

No, Border Prickly-pear (Opuntia atrispina) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Border Prickly-pear belong to?

Border Prickly-pear (Opuntia atrispina) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).

What are the closest relatives of Border Prickly-pear?

The closest relatives of Border Prickly-pear in the genus Opuntia include Angel's-wings, Arborescent pricklypear, Barbary fig, Beavertail Prickly-pear, Big Pine Key Prickly-pear.