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Cylindropuntia ×vivipara

Scientific Name: Cylindropuntia ×vivipara

Family: Cactaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Cylindropuntia vivipara

Cylindropuntia vivipara, a member of the Cactaceae family, is a fascinating cactus species with a complex taxonomic history. Several names are associated with this plant, reflecting its varied classification over time.

Considerations for Pets

  • As a member of the Cylindropuntia genus, this plant is a type of cholla, which are known for their barbed spines or glochids.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cylindropuntia vivipara (Rose (pro sp.)) F.M. Knuth
  • Family: Cactaceae
  • Synonyms:
    • Cylindropuntia vivipara (Rose (pro sp.)) F.M. Knuth is a synonym of Cylindropuntia arbuscula (Engelm.)
    • Opuntia vivipara Rose
    • Cactus vivipara
    • Mammillaria vivipara
    • Coryphantha vivipara
    • Mammillaria radiosa
    • Cactus radiosus
    • Echinocactus radiosus
    • Opuntia neoarbuscula Griffiths
  • Nothospecies: Cylindropuntia x vivipara (Hybrids between C. arbuscula and C. versicolor)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Escobaria vivipara (formerly classed as Coryphantha vivipara) is noted as one of the most widespread cacti in the US.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Cylindropuntia vivipara is described as a shrub with a perennial growth duration.

Ecological Role

  • CITES Appendix II lists Cylindropuntia species, indicating that trade is controlled to avoid use incompatible with species survival.

Interactions with other organisms

  • Cylindropuntia species can hybridize with other species within the genus, for example C. arbuscula and C. versicolor to form C. x vivipara.

Further Information

  • Plant database entry for Cholla (Cylindropuntia vivipara) with 15 data details.
  • Link to this page: http://plantillustrations.org/species.php?species=Cylindropuntia+vivipara.
  • Arizona State University specimen: http://swbiodiversity.org/seinet/taxa/index.php?ta
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