Austrocylindropuntia shaferi
Also known as: Austrocylindropuntia humahuacana (Backeb.) Backeb. +16 more
- Austrocylindropuntia humahuacana (Backeb.) Backeb.
- Austrocylindropuntia shaferi var. humahuacana (Backeb.) R.Kiesling
- Austrocylindropuntia steiniana Backeb.
- Austrocylindropuntia vestita var. shaferi (Britton & Rose) F.Ritter
- Austrocylindropuntia weingartiana (Backeb.) Backeb.
- Cylindropuntia humahuacana Backeb.
- Cylindropuntia shaferi (Britton & Rose) Backeb.
- Cylindropuntia weingartiana (Backeb.) Backeb.
- Maihueniopsis shaferi (Britton & Rose) R.Kiesling
- Opuntia humahuacana (Backeb.) G.D.Rowley
- Opuntia ignescens var. steiniana (Backeb.) G.D.Rowley
- Opuntia shaferi Britton & Rose
- Opuntia shaferi var. humahuacana (Backeb.) G.D.Rowley
- Opuntia steiniana (Backeb.) G.D.Rowley
- Opuntia weingartiana Backeb.
- Trichopuntia shaferi (Britton & Rose) Guiggi
- Trichopuntia shaferi subsp. humahuacana (Backeb.) Guiggi
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub.
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Austrocylindropuntia shaferi is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in 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, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Bolivia
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., Morocco