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ground cholla

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)
Order
Caryophyllales (ナデシコ目)
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Cylindropuntia
Species
Cylindropuntia echinocarpa (ground cholla)

Similar Species in Cylindropuntia

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buckhorn cholla
Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa
Least Concern
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candelabrum cactus
Cylindropuntia imbricata
Least Concern
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Snake cholla
Cylindropuntia californica
Least Concern
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Klein's cholla
Cylindropuntia kleiniae
Least Concern
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Peach Springs cholla
Cylindropuntia abyssi
Least Concern
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sheathed cholla
Cylindropuntia tunicata
Least Concern
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Christmas cactus
Cylindropuntia leptocaulis
Least Concern
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Jumping cholla
Cylindropuntia fulgida
Least Concern
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Phylum
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モクレン綱
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ナデシコ目
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ground cholla?
The scientific name of ground cholla is Cylindropuntia echinocarpa. It belongs to the genus Cylindropuntia.
What is the conservation status of ground cholla?
ground cholla (Cylindropuntia echinocarpa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does ground cholla belong to?
ground cholla (Cylindropuntia echinocarpa) belongs to the genus Cylindropuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
Is ground cholla endangered?
No, ground cholla (Cylindropuntia echinocarpa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does ground cholla belong to?
ground cholla (Cylindropuntia echinocarpa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of ground cholla?
The closest relatives of ground cholla in the genus Cylindropuntia include buckhorn cholla, candelabrum cactus, Snake cholla, Klein's cholla, Peach Springs cholla.

Genus Cylindropuntia — 9 Species

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buckhorn cholla
Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa
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candelabrum cactus
Cylindropuntia imbricata
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Snake cholla
Cylindropuntia californica
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Klein's cholla
Cylindropuntia kleiniae
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Peach Springs cholla
Cylindropuntia abyssi
LC
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ground cholla
Cylindropuntia echinocarpa
LC
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sheathed cholla
Cylindropuntia tunicata
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Christmas cactus
Cylindropuntia leptocaulis
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Jumping cholla
Cylindropuntia fulgida
LC
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