Cylindropuntia imbricata
Candelabrum Cactus, Cane Cactus
Other regional names: Cane Cholla
- Cane Cholla
Also known as: Cylindropuntia imbricata var. imbricata +1 more
- Cylindropuntia imbricata var. imbricata
- Opuntia imbricata var. imbricata
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub or tree.
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Cylindropuntia imbricata (commonly known as Candelabrum Cactus or Cane Cactus) is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It originates in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northeast, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Libya, Morocco, New South Wales, North Caucasus, Northern Provinces, Northern Territory, Peru, Queensland, South Australia, Spain, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Victoria, Western Australia, Zimbabwe
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms