Opuntia galapageia is a species of cactus. It is endemic to the Galápagos Islands, part of Ecuador. Forms occurring on different islands have been treated as separate species and subtaxa of these species.

Opuntia galapageia Hensl.: (var. galapageia) tree-like, forming trunks, but showing a great range of variation in habit, armament of joints, and character of spines. Distribution: sea level on Bartolome, Pinta, and San Salvador Islands.

Six endemic species of prickly pear cacti (Opuntia) can be found in Galapagos, some of which have multiple varieties. Opuntia is a genus containing over 200 cacti species, all of which have paddle-shaped leaves and are commonly referred to as prickly pear cactus.

The main species, & the varieties; 'galapageia' & 'macrocarpa' are tree-like, forming trunks. The variety 'profusa' is more shrub-like. ... Read More r /> The 'macrocarpa' variety grows in forest & shrub areas at a higher elevation than the other 3 types which all grow near sea level.

Galápagos Prickly Pear needs 0.8 cups of water every 12 days when it doesn't get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5.0" pot. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants. Does your plant get direct sunlight?

La Opuntia galapageia es originaria de las Islas Galápagos. Fue recolectada por primera vez por Charles Darwin durante su exploración de las islas. Existen 11 variedades de este cactus: Opuntia galapageia subvar. barringtonensis (Opuntia echios var. barringtonensis): Santa Fé.

Opuntia galapageia is a species of cactus. It is endemic to the Galápagos Islands, part of Ecuador. There are three varieties: Opuntia galapageia var. galapageia on Bartolome, Santiago and Pinta, Opuntia galapageia var. macrocarpa on …

Plant database entry for Galapagos Prickly Pear (Opuntia galapageia) with 9 images and 24 data details.

Opuntia galapageia (also called Galapagos Prickly Pear, among many other common names) is a low-growing cactus native to the Galapagos Islands. It has flat, oval pads with spines and yellow flowers.

Opuntia galapageia var. profusa E.F.Anderson & Walk. : Grows shrubby and produces an extraordinary number of fruits on each cladode ( up to 82). Distribution: Endemic of Rabida (Jervis) Island at sea level and it is found on no other islands.