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Cactus-apple

Opuntia engelmannii

Least Concern

About

The Cactus-apple (Opuntia engelmannii) is a species in the genus Opuntia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Europe (4 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇼 Botswana 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇳🇴 Norway 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇪🇸 Spain 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇿🇲 Zambia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Opuntia engelmannii (Cactus-apple)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cholla

Similar Species in Opuntia

Arborescent pricklypear

Beavertail Prickly-pear

Opuntia basilaris

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cactus-apple?

The scientific name of Cactus-apple is Opuntia engelmannii. It belongs to the genus Opuntia.

What is the conservation status of Cactus-apple?

Cactus-apple (Opuntia engelmannii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cactus-apple live?

Cactus-apple is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Europe (4 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Botswana, France, Italy, Kenya, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Zambia.

What family does Cactus-apple belong to?

Cactus-apple (Opuntia engelmannii) belongs to the genus Opuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

Is Cactus-apple endangered?

No, Cactus-apple (Opuntia engelmannii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Cactus-apple belong to?

Cactus-apple (Opuntia engelmannii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Cactus-apple?

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