Opuntia elata
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Genus: | Opuntia |
| Species: | O. elata
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| Opuntia elata Link & Otto ex Salm-Dyck
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Opuntia elata is a species of cactus found in Bolivia, Paraguay, southern Brazil, northern Argentina, and Uruguay.[2]
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]
- Opuntia elata var. delaetiana F.A.C.Weber
- Opuntia elata var. elata – synonym Opuntia anacantha[5]
- Opuntia elata var. obovata E.Walther
Distribution and habitat
The plant can be found at Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, Santa Cruz, Tarija of Bolivia. They can also be found growing at Cuba.
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Name - Opuntia elata Link & Otto ex Salm-Dyck". Tropicos. 2019-08-04. Retrieved 2019-08-04.
- ^ 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
- ^ "Opuntia elata Link & Otto ex Salm-Dyck". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
- ^ "Opuntia anacantha Speg". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
External links
Media related to Opuntia elata at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Opuntia elata at Wikispecies