Opuntia elata

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Opuntia elata
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Opuntia
Species:
O. elata
Binomial name
Opuntia elata
Link & Otto ex Salm-Dyck

Opuntia elata is a species of cactus found in Bolivia, Paraguay, southern Brazil, northern Argentina, and Uruguay. [2]

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Description

Opuntia elata is a fast growing Opuntia with a tendency to branch out. It can reach up to 1-1.5 m in height and spread (occasionally 3 m). The joints may grow straight, white spines up to 3-4 cm long.

The flower is orange to yellow in color, appearing around late spring up to summer. The fruit is club shaped and purple-red when ripe. [3]

Varieties

As of October 2022, Plants of the World Online accepted three varieties: [4]

Distribution and habitat

The plant can be found at Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, Santa Cruz, Tarija of Bolivia. They can also be found growing at Cuba.[ citation needed ]

References

  1. ↑ Duarte, W.; Oakley, L.; Pin, A. (2017) [amended version of 2013 assessment]. "Opuntia elata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2017: e.T152704A121605723. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T152704A121605723.en . Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  2. ↑ "Name - Opuntia elata Link & Otto ex Salm-Dyck". Tropicos. 2019-08-04. Retrieved 2019-08-04.
  3. ↑ N. L. Britton, J. N. Rose: “The Cactaceae. Descriptions and Illustrations of Plants of the Cactus Family.” Vol I, The Carnegie Institution of Washington, Washington 1919
  4. ↑ "Opuntia elata Link & Otto ex Salm-Dyck". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
  5. ↑ "Opuntia anacantha Speg". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
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