Cylindropuntia kleiniae
Candle Cholla, Klein's Cholla
Also known as: Cylindropuntia caerulescens (Griffiths) F.M.Knuth +8 more
- Cylindropuntia caerulescens (Griffiths) F.M.Knuth
- Cylindropuntia recondita (Griffiths) F.M.Knuth
- Grusonia kleiniae (DC.) G.D.Rowley
- Opuntia caerulescens Griffiths
- Opuntia kleiniae DC.
- Opuntia kleiniae var. gilensis M.A.Fisch.
- Opuntia kleiniae var. laetevirens Salm-Dyck
- Opuntia recondita Griffiths
- Opuntia wrightii Engelm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub.
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Cylindropuntia kleiniae (commonly known as Candle Cholla or Klein's cholla) is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, New Mexico, 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)
Spain