Cylindropuntia leptocaulis
Christmas Cactus, Christmas Cholla
Other regional names: Desert Christmas Cactus +4 more
- Desert Christmas Cactus
- Desert Christmas Cholla
- Pencil Cactus
- Pencil Cholla
- Tesajo Cactus
Also known as: Cylindropuntia brittonii (J.G.Ortega) Backeb. +19 more
- Cylindropuntia brittonii (J.G.Ortega) Backeb.
- Cylindropuntia leptocaulis f. longispina (Engelm.) Guiggi
- Cylindropuntia leptocaulis var. badia (A.Berger) F.M.Knuth
- Cylindropuntia leptocaulis var. brevispina (Engelm.) F.M.Knuth
- Cylindropuntia leptocaulis var. glauca Backeb.
- Cylindropuntia leptocaulis var. longispina (Engelm.) F.M.Knuth
- Cylindropuntia leptocaulis var. pluriseta (A.Berger) F.M.Knuth
- Cylindropuntia leptocaulis var. robustior (A.Berger) F.M.Knuth
- Cylindropuntia leptocaulis var. vaginata (Engelm.) F.M.Knuth
- Cylindropuntia mortolensis (Britton & Rose) F.M.Knuth
- Grusonia leptocaulis (DC.) G.D.Rowley
- Opuntia brittonii J.G.Ortega
- Opuntia fragilis var. frutescens Engelm. & A.Gray
- Opuntia frutescens Engelm.
- Opuntia frutescens var. brevispina Engelm.
- Opuntia frutescens var. longispina Engelm.
- Opuntia gracilis Pfeiff.
- Opuntia gracilis var. subpatens Salm-Dyck
- Opuntia leptocaulis DC.
- Opuntia leptocaulis f. brevispina (Engelm.) Schelle
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub or shrub.
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Originating in North America, Cylindropuntia leptocaulis (commonly known as Christmas cactus or Christmas cholla) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. 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, North-Central U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
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)
Cape Provinces, Northern Provinces, Spain