Cylindropuntia pallida
Family Cactaceae
Species Profile
Species classification | Invasive [Weeds of National Significance; NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
Common names | White-spined Hudson pear |
Synonyms | Opuntia pallida Rose |
Longevity | Perennial |
Growth form | Succulent, Shrub |
Seed dispersal morphology | Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril |
Maximum height (m) | 1.5 |
Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
Native range | North America |
Exotic range (Australia) | WA, NT, SA, QLD, NSW |
Exotic range (other) | Africa, Europe |
Habitat types (exotic) | Woodlands, Floodplains, Shrublands, Rocky outcrops, Roadsides, Wastelands |
Soil type (exotic) | Most soil types, Gravel/stony, Clay |
Decade of introduction | 1960 |
Rating [?]
Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current climate | 30 | 20 | 28 | 20 | 34 | 26 | 6 | 14 | 32 |
RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 18 | 36 | 20 | 34 | 28 | 14 | 12 | 38 |
RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 20 | 36 | 18 | 34 | 26 | 14 | 12 | 40 |
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