candelabrum cactus
Cylindropuntia imbricata (Haw.) F.M.Knuth
Cylindropuntia imbricata, known as the candelabrum cactus, is a member of the Cactaceae family. It is native to the Southwestern United States and northern Mexico, including states such as Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Nevada. It is also found in Argentina and several national parks in South Africa and Spain. This species is notable for its shrubby or tree-like growth and its long-lasting yellowish fruits.
Description
Cylindropuntia imbricata, the candelabrum cactus, is a species of cactus in the Cactaceae family. It is distributed across arid regions of the Southwestern United States and northern Mexico, as well as in parts of Argentina and several national parks in South Africa and Spain. The plant is often conspicuous due to its shrubby or tree-like form and distinctive silhouette. It is adapted to arid environments and produces yellowish fruits that persist for extended periods. The species was first described in 1936.
Other common names
candelabrum cactuscane cactuscane chollachain-link cactustree chollarope-pearimbricate cactusimbricate prickly-peardevil's-rope
Distribution
ZA · HR · AR · Spain · NA · ES · KE · Addo-Elephant National Park · Agulhas National Park · Augrabies Falls National Park · Camdeboo National Park · Garden Route National Park · Golden Gate Highlands National Park · Karoo National Park · Kruger National Park · Mapungupwe National Park · Marakele National Park · Mountain Zebra National Park · Global · Argentina Northeast · Arizona · Canary Is. · Cape Provinces · Colorado · Free State · Kansas · KwaZulu-Natal · Lesotho · Libya · Mexico Central
Synonyms
Opuntia galeottiiOpuntia exuviatostellataOpuntia exuviataOpuntia magnaOpuntia rutheiOpuntia costigeraOpuntia imbricataOpuntia decipiensOpuntia cristataGrusonia imbricataCactus bleoCactus cylindricusCactus imbricatusCereus imbricatusCereus imbricatusCylindropuntia imbricata var. imbricataOpuntia exuviata var. stellataOpuntia stellataOpuntia arborescensOpuntia vexansCylindropuntia arborescensCylindropuntia imbricata var. arborescensOpuntia imbricata var. arborescensOpuntia imbricata var. ramosiorOpuntia imbricata var. tenuior
