Opuntia quitensis
Also known as: Opuntia macbridei Britton & Rose +2 more
- Opuntia macbridei Britton & Rose
- Opuntia macbridei var. orbicularis Rauh & Backeb.
- Platyopuntia quitensis (F.A.C.Weber) F.Ritter
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub.
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Opuntia quitensis is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Found natively 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)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru