Austrocylindropuntia cylindrica
Family Cactaceae
Species Profile
Species classification | Invasive [Weeds of National Significance] |
Common names | Cane Cactus, Coral Cactus, Prickly Pear |
Synonyms | Austrocylindropuntia intermedia Rauh & Backeb.; Cactus cylindricus Lam.; Cylindropuntia cylindrica (Lam.) F.M.Knuth; Cylindropuntia intermedia Rauh & Backeb.; Opuntia cylindrica (Lam.) DC. |
Longevity | Perennial |
Growth form | Succulent, Shrub |
Seed dispersal morphology | Information unavailable |
Maximum height (m) | 1.5 |
Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
Native range | South America |
Exotic range (Australia) | WA, SA, NSW, VIC |
Exotic range (other) | Information unavailable |
Habitat types (exotic) | Grasslands, Scrublands/shrublands, Woodlands |
Soil type (exotic) | Information unavailable |
Decade of introduction | 1950 |
Rating [?]
Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current climate | 30 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 6 | 30 | 30 |
RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 8 | 34 | 30 |
RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 8 | 34 | 26 |
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