Opuntia quimilo
Also known as: Opuntia distans Britton & Rose +1 more
- Opuntia distans Britton & Rose
- Platyopuntia quimilo (K.Schum.) F.Ritter
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent tree.
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Opuntia quimilo is a tree-like cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Paraguay