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palma-de-espinho

Opuntia stricta

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (13 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (8 countries), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Solomon Islands), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Opuntia stricta (palma-de-espinho)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish chumbera apretada

French Oponce

Portuguese palma-de-espinho

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of palma-de-espinho?

The scientific name of palma-de-espinho is Opuntia stricta. It belongs to the genus Opuntia.

Where does palma-de-espinho live?

palma-de-espinho is found in Widely distributed across Africa (13 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (8 countries), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Solomon Islands), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Angola, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, China, Colombia, Cuba, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia.

What family does palma-de-espinho belong to?

palma-de-espinho (Opuntia stricta) belongs to the genus Opuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

What kingdom does palma-de-espinho belong to?

palma-de-espinho (Opuntia stricta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of palma-de-espinho?

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