Cylindropuntia imbricata

Family Cactaceae

Species Profile

Species classification Invasive [Weeds of National Significance; NSW's Noxious Weeds]
Common namesDevil's Rope, Devil's Rope Pear, Tree Cholla
SynonymsCereus imbricatus Haw.; Cylindropuntia imbricata var. imbricata; Opuntia arborescens Engelm.; Opuntia cylindrica (Lam.) DC.; Opuntia decipiens DC.; Opuntia imbricata (Haw.) DC.; Opuntia imbricata (Haw.) DC. var. imbricata
LongevityPerennial
Growth formSucculent, Shrub
Seed dispersal morphologyInformation unavailable
Maximum height (m)3
Capable of vegetative reproductionYes
Native rangeNorth America
Exotic range (Australia)WA, NT, SA, QLD, NSW, VIC
Exotic range (other)Information unavailable
Habitat types (exotic)Information unavailable
Soil type (exotic)Information unavailable
Decade of introduction1910

Rating [?]

Climate scenario Australia ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA
Current climate 3023630283062642
RCP 8.5 2050 30632203038142238
RCP 8.5 2070 3043618262882442

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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