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Barbary fig

Opuntia ficus-indica

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About

The Barbary fig (Opuntia ficus-indica) is a species in the genus Opuntia. Found across multiple habitat types including montane grasslands and shrublands, deserts and xeric shrublands, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including montane grasslands and shrublands, deserts and xeric shrublands, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (23 countries), Asia (10 countries), Europe (13 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (9 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Opuntia ficus-indica (Barbary fig)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish chumbera

French Figuier de Barbarie

German Feigenkaktus

Portuguese figo-da-espanha

Turkish Frenk inciri

Similar Species in Opuntia

Arborescent pricklypear

Opuntia leucotricha

Least Concern

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Opuntia basilaris

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Opuntia phaeacantha

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Barbary fig?

The scientific name of Barbary fig is Opuntia ficus-indica. It belongs to the genus Opuntia.

Where does Barbary fig live?

Barbary fig is found in Widely distributed across Africa (23 countries), Asia (10 countries), Europe (13 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (9 countries).. Countries include Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burundi.

What family does Barbary fig belong to?

Barbary fig (Opuntia ficus-indica) belongs to the genus Opuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

What kingdom does Barbary fig belong to?

Barbary fig (Opuntia ficus-indica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Barbary fig?

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