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Angel's-wings

Opuntia microdasys

Least Concern

About

The Angel's-wings (Opuntia microdasys) is a species in the genus Opuntia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Opuntia microdasys (Angel's-wings)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Nopal Cegador

French Oponce

Portuguese palma

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Angel's-wings?

The scientific name of Angel's-wings is Opuntia microdasys. It belongs to the genus Opuntia.

What is the conservation status of Angel's-wings?

Angel's-wings (Opuntia microdasys) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Angel's-wings live?

Angel's-wings is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, France, Italy, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Netherlands, South Africa.

What family does Angel's-wings belong to?

Angel's-wings (Opuntia microdasys) belongs to the genus Opuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

Is Angel's-wings endangered?

No, Angel's-wings (Opuntia microdasys) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Angel's-wings belong to?

Angel's-wings (Opuntia microdasys) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Angel's-wings?

The closest relatives of Angel's-wings in the genus Opuntia include Arborescent pricklypear, Barbary fig, Beavertail Prickly-pear, Big Pine Key Prickly-pear, Blind Pricklypear.