Austrocylindropuntia Explained

Austrocylindropuntia is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae) with 11 recognized species, which were once included in the genus Opuntia. Some are native to South America.

Species

Image Scientific name Distribution
Austrocylindropuntia cylindrica Ecuador (Azuay, Bolivar, Canar, Carchi, Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, Imbabura, Napo, Pichincha, Sucumbios, Tungurahua)
Austrocylindropuntia floccosa Peru, Bolivia
Austrocylindropuntia hirschii Peru
Austrocylindropuntia lagopus Peru, Bolivia
Austrocylindropuntia pachypusPeru (Ancash, Lima)
Austrocylindropuntia punta-caillan Peru (Ancash)
Austrocylindropuntia shaferi Argentina (Jujuy)
Austrocylindropuntia subulata Peru (Cusco, Lima, Puno)
Austrocylindropuntia verschaffeltii Argentina (Catamarca, Jujuy, Salta), Bolivia (La Paz, Oruro, Potosi), Chile (Antofagasta)
Austrocylindropuntia vestita Argentina, Bolivia

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