Opuntia elatior
Broad Prickly Pear, Jumbie Prickle
Other regional names: Tuna
- Tuna
Also known as: Cactus elatior (Mill.) Willd. +13 more
- Cactus elatior (Mill.) Willd.
- Cactus opuntia var. polyanthos DC.
- Cactus polyanthos Sims
- Cactus pseudococcinillifer Bertol. ex DC.
- Cactus tuna var. elatior (Mill.) Sims
- Cactus tuna var. flava Sims
- Cactus tuna var. major Roxb.
- Cactus tuna var. nigricans (Haw.) Sims
- Opuntia bergeriana F.A.C.Weber ex A.Berger
- Opuntia boldinghii Britton & Rose
- Opuntia coccinea Pfeiff.
- Opuntia flexibilis Pfeiff.
- Opuntia hispanica Griffiths
- Opuntia horrida Salm-Dyck ex DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub or tree.
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Originating in South America, Opuntia elatior (commonly known as Broad prickly pear or Jumbie Prickle) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Costa Rica, Leeward Is., Netherlands Antilles, Panama, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles
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)
Assam, Baleares, Bangladesh, Canary Is., East Himalaya, India, Kenya, Morocco, Myanmar, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, Society Is., South Australia, Spain, St.Helena, Tunisia, Victoria, Western Australia