Consolea rubescens
Also known as: Cactus rubescens (Salm-Dyck ex DC.) Lem. +11 more
- Cactus rubescens (Salm-Dyck ex DC.) Lem.
- Consolea catacantha (Link & Otto) Lem.
- Consolea catocantha (Pfeiff.) Lem.
- Consolea guanicana (K.Schum.) F.M.Knuth
- Consolea moniliformis subsp. rubescens (Salm-Dyck ex DC.) Guiggi
- Opuntia catacantha Link & Otto, 1837
- Opuntia catocantha Pfeiff.
- Opuntia ferox Bello, 1881
- Opuntia guanicana K.Schum. ex Gürke
- Opuntia rubescens Salm-Dyck ex DC.
- Opuntia tuberculata Eggers
- Opuntia tuna Duss, 1897
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent tree.
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Consolea rubescens is a tree-like cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Leeward Is., Puerto Rico