Opuntia streptacantha
Family Cactaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [Weeds of National Significance; NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Cardona Pear, Cardona-pear, Gracemere Pear, Westwood, Westwood Pear, Westwood-pear, White-spine Prickly-pear, White-spined Pear, White-spined Prickly Pear |
| Synonyms | Opuntia cardona F.A.C. Weber; Opuntia pachona Griffiths |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Succulent, Shrub |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril |
| Maximum height (m) | 4 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | North America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | QLD, NSW |
| Exotic range (other) | Information unavailable |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Sclerophyll forest, Disturbed areas, Riparian systems |
| Soil type (exotic) | Information unavailable |
| Decade of introduction | 1880 |
Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 30 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 38 | 24 | 4 | 12 | 12 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 30 | 42 | 8 | 12 | 16 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 38 | 34 | 8 | 12 | 12 |
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)
Images
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Further Information
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