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figo-da-espanha

Opuntia ficus-indica

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The Barbary fig (Opuntia ficus-indica) is a species in the genus Opuntia. Found across multiple habitat types including montane grasslands and shrublands, deserts and xeric shrublands, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including montane grasslands and shrublands, deserts and xeric shrublands, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (23 countries), Asia (10 countries), Europe (13 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (9 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Opuntia ficus-indica (figo-da-espanha)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish chumbera

French Figuier de Barbarie

German Feigenkaktus

Portuguese figo-da-espanha

Turkish Frenk inciri

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of figo-da-espanha?

The scientific name of figo-da-espanha is Opuntia ficus-indica. It belongs to the genus Opuntia.

Where does figo-da-espanha live?

figo-da-espanha is found in Widely distributed across Africa (23 countries), Asia (10 countries), Europe (13 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (9 countries).. Countries include Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burundi.

What family does figo-da-espanha belong to?

figo-da-espanha (Opuntia ficus-indica) belongs to the genus Opuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

What kingdom does figo-da-espanha belong to?

figo-da-espanha (Opuntia ficus-indica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of figo-da-espanha?

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