Species
Austrocylindropuntia cylindrica
Etymology
cylindrica: From the Latin cylindricus 'cylindrical, having nearly a true cylindrical form
Common Name(s)
Cane Cactus
Authority
Austrocylindropuntia cylindrica (Lam.) Backeb.
Family
Cactaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Synonyms
Opuntia cylindrica
Flower Colours
Red / Pink
Reason For Introduction
Ornamental
Life Cycle Comments
Long-lived perennial shrub
Reproduction
Probably vegetative from discarded paddles. Fruits are formed but it is not clear if viable seed is produced.
Seed
May not be formed in New Zealand
Dispersal
As a cultivation escape and via illegal dumping of garden waste
Tolerances
Drought and cold tolerant
This page last updated on 16 Feb 2013