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candelabrum cactus

Cylindropuntia imbricata

Least Concern

About

The candelabrum cactus (Cylindropuntia imbricata) is a species in the genus Cylindropuntia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (Kenya, Namibia, South Africa), Europe (Croatia, Spain), and South America (Argentina).

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇳🇦 Namibia 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇪🇸 Spain

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Cylindropuntia imbricata (candelabrum cactus)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cacto imbricado

Similar Species in Cylindropuntia

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buckhorn cholla

Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa

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Christmas cactus

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Least Concern

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ground cholla

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

Least Concern

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Jumping cholla

Cylindropuntia fulgida

Least Concern

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Klein's cholla

Cylindropuntia kleiniae

Least Concern

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Peach Springs cholla

Cylindropuntia abyssi

Least Concern

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sheathed cholla

Cylindropuntia tunicata

Least Concern

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Snake cholla

Cylindropuntia californica

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of candelabrum cactus?

The scientific name of candelabrum cactus is Cylindropuntia imbricata. It belongs to the genus Cylindropuntia.

What is the conservation status of candelabrum cactus?

candelabrum cactus (Cylindropuntia imbricata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does candelabrum cactus live?

candelabrum cactus is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Kenya, Namibia, South Africa), Europe (Croatia, Spain), and South America (Argentina).. Countries include Argentina, Croatia, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Spain.

What family does candelabrum cactus belong to?

candelabrum cactus (Cylindropuntia imbricata) belongs to the genus Cylindropuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

Is candelabrum cactus endangered?

No, candelabrum cactus (Cylindropuntia imbricata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does candelabrum cactus belong to?

candelabrum cactus (Cylindropuntia imbricata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of candelabrum cactus?

The closest relatives of candelabrum cactus in the genus Cylindropuntia include buckhorn cholla, Christmas cactus, ground cholla, Jumping cholla, Klein's cholla.