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orelha-de-elefante

Opuntia tuna

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), and South America (Brazil).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Names in Other Languages

French Oponce
Portuguese orelha-de-elefante

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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palma
Opuntia leucotricha
Least Concern
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palma
Opuntia microdasys
Least Concern
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palma
Opuntia macrocentra
Least Concern
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palma-de-espinho
Opuntia dillenii
Not Evaluated
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palma-de-espinho
Opuntia stricta
Not Evaluated
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Border Prickly-pear
Opuntia atrispina
Least Concern
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plantas
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Dicots
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Caryophyllales
Order
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Cactaceae
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Opuntia
Genus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of orelha-de-elefante?
The scientific name of orelha-de-elefante is Opuntia tuna. It belongs to the genus Opuntia.
Where does orelha-de-elefante live?
orelha-de-elefante is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, France, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Seychelles, Spain, Taiwan, United Kingdom.
What family does orelha-de-elefante belong to?
orelha-de-elefante (Opuntia tuna) belongs to the genus Opuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
What kingdom does orelha-de-elefante belong to?
orelha-de-elefante (Opuntia tuna) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of orelha-de-elefante?
The closest relatives of orelha-de-elefante in the genus Opuntia include figo-da-espanha, monducuru, palma, palma, palma.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Opuntia — 20 Species

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figo-da-espanha
Opuntia ficus-indica
NE 🐾
monducuru
Opuntia monacantha
LC
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orelha-de-elefante
Opuntia tuna
NE
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palma
Opuntia leucotricha
LC 🐾
palma
Opuntia microdasys
LC 🐾
palma
Opuntia macrocentra
LC 🐾
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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