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palma

Opuntia microdasys

Least Concern

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The Angel's-wings (Opuntia microdasys) is a species in the genus Opuntia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Opuntia microdasys (palma)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Nopal Cegador

French Oponce

Portuguese palma

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of palma?

The scientific name of palma is Opuntia microdasys. It belongs to the genus Opuntia.

What is the conservation status of palma?

palma (Opuntia microdasys) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does palma live?

palma is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, France, Italy, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Netherlands, South Africa.

What family does palma belong to?

palma (Opuntia microdasys) belongs to the genus Opuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

Is palma endangered?

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

What kingdom does palma belong to?

palma (Opuntia microdasys) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of palma?

The closest relatives of palma in the genus Opuntia include figo-da-espanha, monducuru, orelha-de-elefante, palma, palma.