Cylindropuntia fulgida var. mamillata
Family Cactaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [Weeds of National Significance; NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Boxing Glove Cholla, Coral Cactus, Jumping Cactus, Jumping Cholla, Prickly Pear |
| Synonyms | Cylindropuntia fulgida f. cristata P.V.Heath; Cylindropuntia fulgida f. monstruosa P.V.Heath; Cylindropuntia fulgida var. fulgida; Grusonia fulgida (Engelm.) G.D.Rowley; Opuntia fulgida Engelm.; Opuntia fulgida var. mamillata (A.Schott) J.M.Coult.; Opuntia fulgida var. mamillata (Schott ex Engelm.) J.M. Coult.; Opuntia mamillata Schott ex Engelm. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Succulent, Shrub |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Information unavailable |
| Maximum height (m) | 1 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | North America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | WA, NT, QLD, NSW, SA |
| Exotic range (other) | Information unavailable |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Information unavailable |
| Soil type (exotic) | Stony/gravel, Alkaline, Sandy |
| Decade of introduction | 1980 |
Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 30 | 0 | 38 | 34 | 34 | 22 | 0 | 4 | 32 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 0 | 42 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 0 | 4 | 34 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 0 | 32 | 36 | 42 | 34 | 0 | 4 | 30 |
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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