Cylindropuntia caribaea
Also known as: Cylindropuntia metuenda (Pittier) Backeb. +3 more
- Cylindropuntia metuenda (Pittier) Backeb.
- Grusonia caribaea (Britton & Rose) G.D.Rowley
- Opuntia caribaea Britton & Rose
- Opuntia metuenda Pittier
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub.
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Cylindropuntia caribaea is a shrubby 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
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles