Opuntia megapotamica
Also known as: Opuntia atrovirens Speg. +9 more
- Opuntia atrovirens Speg.
- Opuntia brunneogemmia (F.Ritter) Schlindw.
- Opuntia megapotamica subsp. chadihuensis (Oakley & Villamil) M.H.J.van der Meer
- Opuntia megapotamica var. chadihuensis Oakley & Villamil
- Opuntia monacantha subsp. brunneogemmia (F.Ritter) P.J.Braun & Esteves
- Opuntia monacanthos subsp. brunneogemmia (F.Ritter) P.J.Braun & Esteves
- Opuntia pituitosa (F.Ritter) Iliff
- Opuntia prasina Speg.
- Platyopuntia brunneogemmia F.Ritter
- Platyopuntia pituitosa F.Ritter
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub.
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Opuntia megapotamica is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Brazil South, Uruguay
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms