Cylindropuntia tunicata

Family Cactaceae

Species Profile

Species classification Invasive [Weeds of National Significance; NSW's Noxious Weeds]
Common namesBrown-spined Hudson Pear, Sheathed Cholla
SynonymsCactus tunicatus Lehm.; Cylindropuntia tunicata (Lehm.) F.M.Knuth var. tunicata; Cylindropuntia tunicata var. aricensis F.Ritter; Cylindropuntia tunicata var. chilensis F.Ritter; Grusonia tunicata (Lehm.) G.D.Rowley; Opuntia puelchana A. Cast.; Opuntia tunicata (Lehm.) Link & Otto; Opuntia tunicata (Lehm.) Pfeiff.
LongevityPerennial
Growth formSucculent, Shrub
Seed dispersal morphologyInformation unavailable
Maximum height (m)0.6
Capable of vegetative reproductionYes
Native rangeNorth America
Exotic range (Australia)WA, SA, QLD, NSW, VIC
Exotic range (other)Africa, Europe, South America
Habitat types (exotic)Floodplains, Woodlands, Scrublands/shrublands
Soil type (exotic)Clay, Loamy, Gravel/stony
Decade of introduction1960

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Climate scenario Australia ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA
Current climate 300386262863228
RCP 8.5 2050 3064222830163228
RCP 8.5 2070 3064222830163234

Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences

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Current suitable habitat

2050 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)

2070 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)

Recorded occurrences
(Australia)

Recorded occurrences
(global)

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