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cane cactus

Austrocylindropuntia cylindrica

Near Threatened

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The cane cactus (Austrocylindropuntia cylindrica) is a species in the genus Austrocylindropuntia. It is currently classified as Near Threatened 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.

Distributed across Australia, Colombia, Italy, South Africa, and Spain. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇮🇹 Italy 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇪🇸 Spain

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Austrocylindropuntia cylindrica (cane cactus)

Similar Species in Austrocylindropuntia

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Eve's needle cactus

Austrocylindropuntia subulata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cane cactus?

The scientific name of cane cactus is Austrocylindropuntia cylindrica. It belongs to the genus Austrocylindropuntia.

What is the conservation status of cane cactus?

cane cactus (Austrocylindropuntia cylindrica) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does cane cactus live?

cane cactus is found in Distributed across Australia, Colombia, Italy, South Africa, and Spain. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Australia, Colombia, Italy, South Africa, Spain.

What family does cane cactus belong to?

cane cactus (Austrocylindropuntia cylindrica) belongs to the genus Austrocylindropuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

What kingdom does cane cactus belong to?

cane cactus (Austrocylindropuntia cylindrica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of cane cactus?

The closest relatives of cane cactus in the genus Austrocylindropuntia include Eve's needle cactus.