sheathed cholla

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Australia, Chile, Colombia, Italy, and South Africa.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇱 Chile 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Order

Caryophyllales (อันดับคาร์เนชัน)

Family

Cactaceae

Genus

Cylindropuntia

Species

Cylindropuntia tunicata (sheathed cholla)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish abrojo

Similar Species in Cylindropuntia

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buckhorn cholla

Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa

Least Concern

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candelabrum cactus

Cylindropuntia imbricata

Least Concern

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Snake cholla

Cylindropuntia californica

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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ground cholla

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

Least Concern

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Christmas cactus

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Least Concern

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Jumping cholla

Cylindropuntia fulgida

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of sheathed cholla?

The scientific name of sheathed cholla is Cylindropuntia tunicata. It belongs to the genus Cylindropuntia.

What is the conservation status of sheathed cholla?

sheathed cholla (Cylindropuntia tunicata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does sheathed cholla live?

sheathed cholla is found in Distributed across Australia, Chile, Colombia, Italy, and South Africa.. Countries include Australia, Chile, Colombia, Italy, South Africa.

What family does sheathed cholla belong to?

sheathed cholla (Cylindropuntia tunicata) belongs to the genus Cylindropuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

Is sheathed cholla endangered?

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

What kingdom does sheathed cholla belong to?

sheathed cholla (Cylindropuntia tunicata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of sheathed cholla?

The closest relatives of sheathed cholla in the genus Cylindropuntia include buckhorn cholla, candelabrum cactus, Snake cholla, Klein's cholla, Peach Springs cholla.