Tephrocactus articulatus
Paper Cactus, Paper Spine Cholla
Other regional names: Paper Spine Pear +1 more
- Paper Spine Pear
- Spruce Cones
Also known as: Cereus articulatus Pfeiff. +16 more
- Cereus articulatus Pfeiff.
- Cereus syringacanthus Pfeiff.
- Cereus syringscanthus Pfeiff.
- Opuntia andicola var. fulvispina Lem.
- Opuntia articulata (Pfeiff.) D.R.Hunt
- Opuntia articulata Otto
- Opuntia calva Lem.
- Opuntia diademata f. calva (Lem.) Schelle
- Opuntia diademata Lem.
- Opuntia diademata var. calva (Lem.) F.A.C.Weber ex K.Schum.
- Opuntia diademata var. inermis Speg.
- Opuntia diademata var. oligacantha Speg.
- Opuntia diademata var. polyacantha Speg.
- Opuntia glomerata f. papyracantha (Phil.) Castell.
- Opuntia glomerata subsp. oligacantha (Speg.) A.Cast.
- Opuntia glomerata var. calva (Lem.) G.D.Rowley
- Opuntia glomerata var. inermis (Speg.) G.D.Rowley
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Found natively in South America, Tephrocactus articulatus (commonly known as Paper Cactus or Paper-Spine Cholla) 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)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest
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)
Canary Is.