Cylindropuntia kleiniae
Family Cactaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [Weeds of National Significance; NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Klein's Cholla |
| Synonyms | Cylindropuntia arbuscula (Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow) F.M.Knuth; Cylindropuntia caerulescens (Griffiths) F.M.Knuth; Cylindropuntia congesta (Griffiths) F.M. Knuth; Cylindropuntia recondita (Griffiths) F.M.Knuth; Cylindropuntia recondita var. perrita (Griffiths) Backeb.; Grusonia kleiniae (DC.) G.D.Rowley; Opuntia caerulescens Griffiths; Opuntia congesta Griffiths; Opuntia kleiniae DC.; Opuntia perrita Griffiths; Opuntia recondita Griffiths; Opuntia wrightii Engelm. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Succulent, Shrub |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril |
| Maximum height (m) | 2.5 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | North America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | WA, SA, NSW, VIC |
| Exotic range (other) | Information unavailable |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Shrublands, Disturbed areas, Woodlands, Desert |
| Soil type (exotic) | Ironstone and quartz-rich, Clay, Sandy |
| Decade of introduction | 1980 |
Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 30 | 0 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 26 | 0 | 20 | 30 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 0 | 24 | 6 | 12 | 26 | 0 | 14 | 32 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 0 | 22 | 4 | 10 | 28 | 0 | 18 | 32 |
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2050 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2070 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
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