Opuntia stenarthra
Also known as: Opuntia assumptionis K.Schum. +4 more
- Opuntia assumptionis K.Schum.
- Opuntia cognata (F.Ritter) P.J.Braun & Esteves
- Opuntia subsphaerocarpa Speg.
- Opuntia viridirubra subsp. viridirubra
- Platyopuntia cognata F.Ritter
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub or shrub.
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Opuntia stenarthra is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Bolivia, Paraguay