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Arborescent pricklypear

Opuntia leucotricha

Least Concern

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The Arborescent pricklypear (Opuntia leucotricha) is a species in the genus Opuntia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇪🇸 Spain 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Opuntia leucotricha (Arborescent pricklypear)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Duraznillo

Portuguese palma

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Beavertail Prickly-pear

Opuntia basilaris

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Arborescent pricklypear?

The scientific name of Arborescent pricklypear is Opuntia leucotricha. It belongs to the genus Opuntia.

What is the conservation status of Arborescent pricklypear?

Arborescent pricklypear (Opuntia leucotricha) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Arborescent pricklypear live?

Arborescent pricklypear is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, France, Italy, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Arborescent pricklypear belong to?

Arborescent pricklypear (Opuntia leucotricha) belongs to the genus Opuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

Is Arborescent pricklypear endangered?

No, Arborescent pricklypear (Opuntia leucotricha) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Arborescent pricklypear belong to?

Arborescent pricklypear (Opuntia leucotricha) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Arborescent pricklypear?

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