Opuntia leucotricha
Family Cactaceae
Species Profile
Species classification | Invasive [Weeds of National Significance; NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
Common names | Aaron's Beard Prickly Pear, Aaron's Beard Prickly-pear, Arborescent Pricklypear, Semaphore Cactus |
Synonyms | Information unavailable |
Longevity | Perennial |
Growth form | Succulent, Shrub |
Seed dispersal morphology | Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril |
Maximum height (m) | 3 |
Capable of vegetative reproduction | Information unavailable |
Native range | North America |
Exotic range (Australia) | QLD, VIC |
Exotic range (other) | Information unavailable |
Habitat types (exotic) | Roadside |
Soil type (exotic) | Sandy, Well-drained, Gravel/stony |
Decade of introduction | 1970 |
Rating [?]
Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current climate | 30 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 34 | 34 | 4 | 16 | 12 |
RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 4 | 20 | 14 | 26 | 42 | 14 | 20 | 12 |
RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 30 | 42 | 14 | 20 | 12 |
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