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palma

Opuntia leucotricha

Least Concern

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The Arborescent pricklypear (Opuntia leucotricha) 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.

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

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Opuntia leucotricha (palma)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Duraznillo

Portuguese palma

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of palma?

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

What is the conservation status of palma?

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

Where does palma live?

palma is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, France, Italy, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, United States.

What family does palma belong to?

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

Is palma endangered?

No, palma (Opuntia leucotricha) 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 leucotricha) 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.