Opuntia hyptiacantha F.A.C.Weber

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Cactaceae > Opuntia

Characteristics

A cactus. It is shrubby or treelike. The branches curve upwards and are 2-5 m high. The stem segments are oval. They are dull green. They are 19-30 cm long by 12-19 cm wide. There are 3-8 erect spines. The lower ones are bent backwards. They are 0.5-1.6 cm long. The flowers are red to orange and 6.5-7 cm long. The fruit are oval and red. They are 3-4.5 cm long by 2.6-3.2 cm wide. They are edible.
Life form perennial
Growth form shrub
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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It is a tropical plant.
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Hardiness (USDA) 8-11

Usage

Uses food hedge
Edible fruits stems
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Images

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Distribution

Opuntia hyptiacantha world distribution map, present in Mexico

Conservation status

Opuntia hyptiacantha threat status: Least Concern

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WFO ID wfo-0001289895
COL ID 6T3LC
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Synonyms

Opuntia matudae Opuntia chavena Opuntia hyptiacantha Opuntia nigrita Opuntia cretochaeta