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Golden Prickly-pear

Opuntia aurea

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (bitki)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Opuntia
Species
Opuntia aurea (Golden Prickly-pear)

Similar Species in Opuntia

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Frenk inciri
Opuntia ficus-indica
Not Evaluated
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Blind Pricklypear
Opuntia rufida
Least Concern
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Beavertail Prickly-pear
Opuntia basilaris
Least Concern
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Big Pine Key Prickly-pear
Opuntia triacantha
Near Threatened
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Arborescent pricklypear
Opuntia leucotricha
Least Concern
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Border Prickly-pear
Opuntia atrispina
Least Concern
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Brittle Cactus
Opuntia fragilis
Least Concern
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Angel's-wings
Opuntia microdasys
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Golden Prickly-pear?
The scientific name of Golden Prickly-pear is Opuntia aurea. It belongs to the genus Opuntia.
What is the conservation status of Golden Prickly-pear?
Golden Prickly-pear (Opuntia aurea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Golden Prickly-pear belong to?
Golden Prickly-pear (Opuntia aurea) belongs to the genus Opuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
Is Golden Prickly-pear endangered?
No, Golden Prickly-pear (Opuntia aurea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Golden Prickly-pear belong to?
Golden Prickly-pear (Opuntia aurea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of Golden Prickly-pear?
The closest relatives of Golden Prickly-pear in the genus Opuntia include Frenk inciri, Arborescent pricklypear, Beavertail Prickly-pear, Big Pine Key Prickly-pear, Blind Pricklypear.

Genus Opuntia — 20 Species

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Frenk inciri
Opuntia ficus-indica
NE 🐾
Arborescent pricklypear
Opuntia leucotricha
LC 🐾
Beavertail Prickly-pear
Opuntia basilaris
LC 🐾
Big Pine Key Prickly-pear
Opuntia triacantha
NT 🐾
Blind Pricklypear
Opuntia rufida
LC 🐾
Border Prickly-pear
Opuntia atrispina
LC 🐾
Brittle Cactus
Opuntia fragilis
LC 🐾
Bulrush Canyon Prickly-pear
Opuntia pinkavae
LC 🐾
chenille prickly-pear
Opuntia aciculata
DD 🐾
Coastal Prickly-pear
Opuntia littoralis
LC 🐾
Common Prickly Pear
Opuntia caracassana
LC 🐾
Common pricklypear
Opuntia monacantha
LC 🐾
Gracemere-pear
Opuntia streptacantha
LC 🐾
Roving Pricklypear
Opuntia repens
LC 🐾
Grassland Pricklypear
Opuntia macrorhiza
LC 🐾
Violet Prickly-pear
Opuntia gosseliniana
LC 🐾
Tuna
Opuntia elatior
NE 🐾
Jointed Pricklypear
Opuntia aurantiaca
LC 🐾
Cylindrical Prickly Pear
Opuntia curassavica
NT 🐾
Purple Prickly-pear
Opuntia macrocentra
LC
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