Austrocylindropuntia is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae) with eight recognized species , which were once included in the genus Opuntia. All are native to South America, although some have been introduced elsewhere.
Species , Plants of the World Online accepted the following species: Image Scientific name Distribution Austrocylindropuntia cylindrica Ecuador (Azuay, Bolivar, Canar, Carchi, Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, Imbabura, Napo, Pichincha, Sucumbios, Tungurahua) Austrocylindropuntia floccosa Peru, Bolivia Austrocylindropuntia lagopus Peru, Bolivia Austrocylindropuntia lauliacoana F.Ritter Peru Austrocylindropuntia pachypus Peru (Ancash, Lima) Austrocylindropuntia shaferi Argentina (Jujuy) Austrocylindropuntia subulata Peru (Cusco, Lima, Puno ) Austrocylindropuntia vestita Argentina, Bolivia
External links Cactaceae: Members of the genus Austrocylindropuntia
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