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palma

Austrocylindropuntia subulata

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇺🇬 Uganda 🇿🇲 Zambia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Austrocylindropuntia subulata (palma)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish baileya

Portuguese palma

Similar Species in Austrocylindropuntia

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cane cactus

Austrocylindropuntia cylindrica

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of palma?

The scientific name of palma is Austrocylindropuntia subulata. It belongs to the genus Austrocylindropuntia.

What is the conservation status of palma?

palma (Austrocylindropuntia subulata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does palma live?

palma is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Italy, Kenya, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania.

What family does palma belong to?

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

Is palma endangered?

No, palma (Austrocylindropuntia subulata) 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 (Austrocylindropuntia subulata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of palma?

The closest relatives of palma in the genus Austrocylindropuntia include cane cactus.