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palma

Opuntia macrocentra

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found in Brazil.

🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Nopal Violaceo
Portuguese palma

Similar Species in Opuntia

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figo-da-espanha
Opuntia ficus-indica
Not Evaluated
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monducuru
Opuntia monacantha
Least Concern
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orelha-de-elefante
Opuntia tuna
Not Evaluated
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palma
Opuntia microdasys
Least Concern
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palma
Opuntia leucotricha
Least Concern
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palma-de-espinho
Opuntia stricta
Not Evaluated
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palma-de-espinho
Opuntia dillenii
Not Evaluated
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Border Prickly-pear
Opuntia atrispina
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of palma?
The scientific name of palma is Opuntia macrocentra. It belongs to the genus Opuntia.
What is the conservation status of palma?
palma (Opuntia macrocentra) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does palma live?
palma is found in Found in Brazil.. Countries include Brazil.
What family does palma belong to?
palma (Opuntia macrocentra) belongs to the genus Opuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
Is palma endangered?
No, palma (Opuntia macrocentra) 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 macrocentra) 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.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Opuntia — 20 Species

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figo-da-espanha
Opuntia ficus-indica
NE 🐾
monducuru
Opuntia monacantha
LC 🐾
orelha-de-elefante
Opuntia tuna
NE 🐾
palma
Opuntia leucotricha
LC 🐾
palma
Opuntia microdasys
LC
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palma
Opuntia macrocentra
LC
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palma-de-espinho
Opuntia stricta
NE 🐾
palma-de-espinho
Opuntia dillenii
NE 🐾
Bulrush Canyon Prickly-pear
Opuntia pinkavae
LC 🐾
chenille prickly-pear
Opuntia aciculata
DD 🐾
Coastal Prickly-pear
Opuntia littoralis
LC 🐾
Common Prickly Pear
Opuntia caracassana
LC 🐾
Border Prickly-pear
Opuntia atrispina
LC 🐾
Gracemere-pear
Opuntia streptacantha
LC 🐾
Roving Pricklypear
Opuntia repens
LC 🐾
Grassland Pricklypear
Opuntia macrorhiza
LC 🐾
Violet Prickly-pear
Opuntia gosseliniana
LC 🐾
Tuna
Opuntia elatior
NE 🐾
Jointed Pricklypear
Opuntia aurantiaca
LC 🐾
Cylindrical Prickly Pear
Opuntia curassavica
NT
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