Austrocylindropuntia cylindrica
Cane Cactus
Also known as: Austrocylindropuntia intermedia Rauh & Backeb. +8 more
- Austrocylindropuntia intermedia Rauh & Backeb.
- Cactus coranarius Cav.
- Cereus cylindricus (Lam.) Haw.
- Cylindropuntia cylindrica (Lam.) F.M.Knuth
- Cylindropuntia intermedia (Rauh & Backeb.) Rauh & Backeb.
- Echinocactus cylindricus (Lam.) Paxton
- Maihueniopsis cylindrica (Lam.) Kiesling
- Opuntia bradleyi G.D.Rowley
- Opuntia cylindrica (Lam.) DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub.
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Indigenous to South America, Austrocylindropuntia cylindrica (commonly known as Cane Cactus) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Algeria, Canary Is., Eritrea, Ethiopia, Free State, Morocco, New South Wales, New Zealand South, Victoria