Austrocylindropuntia subulata
Eve's Needle Cactus, Eve's Pin
Other regional names: Long Spine Cactus
- Long Spine Cactus
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Austrocylindropuntia subulata (commonly known as Eve's needle cactus or Eve's Pin) 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)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Peru
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Albania, Algeria, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Colombia, East Aegean Is., Ecuador, Free State, Greece, Italy, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Madagascar, Madeira, Morocco, Northern Provinces, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia