Opuntia curassavica
Cylindrical Prickly Pear
Also known as: Cactus curassavicus L. +8 more
- Cactus curassavicus L.
- Opuntia antillana Britton & Rose
- Opuntia boringuensis Britton & Rose
- Opuntia borinquensis Britton & Rose
- Opuntia curassavica var. colombiana Backeb.
- Opuntia curassavica var. longa Haw.
- Opuntia domingensis Britton & Rose
- Opuntia domingensis Britton & Rose ex Urb.
- Opuntia hattoniana Britton & Rose
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Opuntia curassavica (commonly known as Cylindrical Prickly Pear) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Originating 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)
Caribbean, Northern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Aruba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Netherlands Antilles, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles