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Brownspine Pricklypear

Opuntia phaeacantha

Least Concern

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The Brownspine Pricklypear (Opuntia phaeacantha) 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 Asia (Georgia), Europe (5 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇪 Georgia 🇮🇹 Italy 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇪🇸 Spain

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Opuntia phaeacantha (Brownspine Pricklypear)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cholla

French figuier de Barbarie à fruits violets

Similar Species in Opuntia

Arborescent pricklypear

Beavertail Prickly-pear

Opuntia basilaris

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brownspine Pricklypear?

The scientific name of Brownspine Pricklypear is Opuntia phaeacantha. It belongs to the genus Opuntia.

What is the conservation status of Brownspine Pricklypear?

Brownspine Pricklypear (Opuntia phaeacantha) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Brownspine Pricklypear live?

Brownspine Pricklypear is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Georgia), Europe (5 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Czech Republic, France, Georgia, Italy, Slovakia, Spain.

What family does Brownspine Pricklypear belong to?

Brownspine Pricklypear (Opuntia phaeacantha) belongs to the genus Opuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

Is Brownspine Pricklypear endangered?

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

What kingdom does Brownspine Pricklypear belong to?

Brownspine Pricklypear (Opuntia phaeacantha) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Brownspine Pricklypear?

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