Opuntia spinulifera
Large Round Leaf Prickly Pear, Saucepan Cactus
Also known as: Opuntia candelabriformis Mart. +4 more
- Opuntia candelabriformis Mart.
- Opuntia candelabriformis Pfeiff.
- Opuntia candelabriformis var. rigidior Salm-Dyck
- Opuntia heliabravoana Scheinvar
- Opuntia oligacantha Pfeiff.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub.
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Indigenous to North America, Opuntia spinulifera (commonly known as Large Round-Leaf Prickly-Pear or Saucepan Cactus) 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
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast
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)
Argentina Northeast, Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Provinces, Sicilia