Opuntia elata var. elata
Also known as: Opuntia elata var. oblongata E.Walther
- Opuntia elata var. oblongata E.Walther
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub.
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Found natively in South America, Opuntia elata var. elata is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. In its natural range, this variety typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Opuntia elata, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil South, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay, Uruguay
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)
Cuba
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