Cylindropuntia imbricata
Family Cactaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [Weeds of National Significance; NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Devil's Rope, Devil's Rope Pear, Tree Cholla |
| Synonyms | Cereus 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 |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Succulent, Shrub |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Information unavailable |
| Maximum height (m) | 3 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | North 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 introduction | 1910 |
Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 30 | 2 | 36 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 6 | 26 | 42 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 6 | 32 | 20 | 30 | 38 | 14 | 22 | 38 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 4 | 36 | 18 | 26 | 28 | 8 | 24 | 42 |
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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