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	{{Taxobox		{{Taxobox
	\| name = Cylindropuntia		\| name = Cylindropuntia
	\| image = ~~Cylindropuntia_bigelovii~~.jpg		\| image = Cylindropuntia_imbricata.jpg
	\| kingdom = [[Plantae]]		\| kingdom = [[Plantae]]
	\| family = [[Cactaceae]]		\| family = [[Cactaceae]]
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	\| tribe = [[Cylindropuntieae]]		\| tribe = [[Cylindropuntieae]]
	\| genus = '''Cylindropuntia'''		\| genus = '''Cylindropuntia'''
	\| notes = Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015) ~~and Griffith & Porter~~ (~~2009~~).		\| authority = (Engelmann) F.M. Knuth (1935)
			\| notes = Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015). The genus is treated in the strict sense (s.s.).
	}}		}}

	== Etymology ==		== Etymology ==
	The name ~~translates to~~ "~~Cylindrical~~ Opuntia," referring to the cylindrical ~~or club-shaped~~ stems ~~of this genus~~, ~~which distinguish it from the~~ flattened ~~stems of the genus~~ ''Opuntia'' ~~(Platyopuntia)~~.		The name means "cylindrical Opuntia", referring to the cylindrical stems, in contrast to flattened ''Opuntia''.

	== Description ==		== Description ==
	'''Cylindropuntia''' ~~consists~~ of ~~much-branched,~~ shrubby to ~~treelike~~ cacti ~~of indeterminate growth. The stem segments are~~ cylindrical or clavate, often becoming easily detached (a method of vegetative reproduction). A defining characteristic is the presence of papery sheaths that enclose the spines; these sheaths often fall off over time but provide protection and reflect sunlight when young.		'''Cylindropuntia''' is a genus of shrubby to tree-like cacti with cylindrical segmented stems.

	~~The flowers are diurnal~~ and ~~display~~ a ~~wide range of colors~~: yellow, greenish, bronze, magenta~~, or red~~. ~~They are pollinated by various bees, hummingbirds, and in some cases, even by wind (anemophily). The fruits can be dry~~ or fleshy, ~~globose, and in some species like~~ ''~~C. fulgida~~'', ~~they proliferate to form long~~, ~~hanging chains~~.		* '''Habit''': Much-branched shrubs or small trees with indeterminate growth.
			* '''Stems''': Cylindrical or clavate segments, often tuberculate and easily detached.
			* '''Areoles''': Bearing glochids.
			* '''Spines''': Variable, usually enclosed in a papery sheath that soon falls.
			* '''Flowers''': Diurnal, open widely, yellow, greenish, red, bronze or magenta; mostly self-sterile.
			* '''Fruits''': Dry or fleshy, sometimes forming chains.
			* '''Seeds''': Large, flattened, straw-coloured, sometimes absent.

			== Habitat ==
			The genus grows in deserts, rocky slopes, plains, valleys, plateaus, and coastal dry scrub. It may form dense populations and often occurs among shrubs.

			Altitude range: from sea level up to about 2100 m (sometimes higher in naturalized populations).

			== Distribution ==
			* '''Americas''':
			Mexico (multiple states),
			United States (Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah),
			Caribbean (Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago),
			Venezuela

			* Naturalized:
			Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru

			== Taxonomy ==
			The genus ''Cylindropuntia'' was established by F.M. Knuth (1935).

			Molecular studies (Wallace & Dickie 2002; Griffith 2002; Griffith & Porter 2009) support its recognition as a monophyletic genus, although relationships with ''Grusonia'' and related genera remain complex.

	~~== Habitat ==~~		Natural hybridization is frequent and contributes to taxonomic difficulty within the genus.
	~~The genus~~ is ~~extremely adaptable, growing in diverse environments from sea level up~~ to ~~2100 m (and even higher where naturalized). They are found on volcanic soils, gravelly plains, rocky escarpments, and desert basins. Some species are remarkably cold-hardy, surviving snow on~~ the ~~Colorado Plateau, while others thrive in tropical dry scrubs in the Caribbean~~.

	~~== Distribution ==~~		According to Joël Lodé (2015), ''Cylindropuntia sensu stricto'' is a valid genus within Cylindropuntieae.
	* '''North America:''' Widespread in the SW USA (~~Arizona, California, Texas, etc.~~) ~~and Mexico (Baja California~~, ~~Sonora, Chihuahua, etc.).~~
	* '''~~Caribbean:~~''' ~~Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago.~~
	* '''South America:''' Venezuela.
	* '''Naturalized:''' Several species (like ''C. tunicata'' and ''C. rosea'') have naturalized in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru, sometimes reaching altitudes of 3300 m.

	== Species ==		== Species ==
	Joël Lodé ~~recognizes 34 species, 9 subspecies, and several natural hybrids:~~		Following the classification of Joël Lodé (2015).

	* [[Cylindropuntia abyssi]]		* [[Cylindropuntia abyssi]]
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	* [[Cylindropuntia molesta]]		* [[Cylindropuntia molesta]]
	** [[Cylindropuntia molesta subsp. clavellina]]		** [[Cylindropuntia molesta subsp. clavellina]]
	* [[Cylindropuntia munzii]] ~~(Possible hybrid)~~		* [[Cylindropuntia munzii]]
	* [[Cylindropuntia prolifera]]		* [[Cylindropuntia prolifera]]
	* [[Cylindropuntia ramosissima]]		* [[Cylindropuntia ramosissima]]
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	* [[Cylindropuntia wolfii]]		* [[Cylindropuntia wolfii]]

	==~~= Natural~~ Hybrids ===		== Hybrids ==
	* [[Cylindropuntia X multigeniculata]]		* [[Cylindropuntia × multigeniculata]]
	* [[Cylindropuntia X tetracantha]]		* [[Cylindropuntia × tetracantha]]
	* [[Cylindropuntia X viridiflora]]		* [[Cylindropuntia × viridiflora]]

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	* ~~'''Phylogeny:''' Molecular studies (Wallace & Dickie, 2002) confirm the~~ genus is ~~monophyletic~~. ~~However, the position of~~ ''C. ramosissima'' ~~remains mysterious and distant from other species, suggesting it might represent a separate lineage~~.		* The genus is highly variable and includes many natural hybrids.
	* ~~'''~~Hybridization~~:''' Natural hybridization is very common in this genus, complicating its taxonomy.~~		* Some species (e.g. ''C. ramosissima'') show unusual phylogenetic positions.
	* '''Invasive Potential:''' Because of their easily detached segments, species like ''C. rosea'' and ''C. tunicata'' have become invasive in parts of Australia and ~~South America~~.		* Hybridization and polyploidy complicate classification.

	[[Category:Cactaceae]]		[[Category:Cactaceae]]
	[[Category:Opuntioideae]]		[[Category:Opuntioideae]]
	[[Category:Cylindropuntieae]]		[[Category:Cylindropuntieae]]
			[[Category:Cylindropuntia]]

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{{Taxobox
| name = Cylindropuntia
| image = Cylindropuntia_bigelovii.jpg
| kingdom = [[Plantae]]
| family = [[Cactaceae]]
| subfamily = [[Opuntioideae]]
| tribe = [[Cylindropuntieae]]
| genus = '''Cylindropuntia'''
| notes = Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015) and Griffith & Porter (2009).
}}

== Etymology ==
The name translates to "Cylindrical Opuntia," referring to the cylindrical or club-shaped stems of this genus, which distinguish it from the flattened stems of the genus ''Opuntia'' (Platyopuntia).

== Description ==
'''Cylindropuntia''' consists of much-branched, shrubby to treelike cacti of indeterminate growth. The stem segments are cylindrical or clavate, often becoming easily detached (a method of vegetative reproduction). A defining characteristic is the presence of **papery sheaths** that enclose the spines; these sheaths often fall off over time but provide protection and reflect sunlight when young.

The flowers are diurnal and display a wide range of colors: yellow, greenish, bronze, magenta, or red. They are pollinated by various bees, hummingbirds, and in some cases, even by wind (anemophily). The fruits can be dry or fleshy, globose, and in some species like ''C. fulgida'', they proliferate to form long, hanging chains.

== Habitat ==
The genus is extremely adaptable, growing in diverse environments from sea level up to 2100 m (and even higher where naturalized). They are found on volcanic soils, gravelly plains, rocky escarpments, and desert basins. Some species are remarkably cold-hardy, surviving snow on the Colorado Plateau, while others thrive in tropical dry scrubs in the Caribbean.

== Distribution ==
* '''North America:''' Widespread in the SW USA (Arizona, California, Texas, etc.) and Mexico (Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, etc.).
* '''Caribbean:''' Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago.
* '''South America:''' Venezuela.
* '''Naturalized:''' Several species (like ''C. tunicata'' and ''C. rosea'') have naturalized in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru, sometimes reaching altitudes of 3300 m.

== Species ==
Joël Lodé recognizes 34 species, 9 subspecies, and several natural hybrids:

* [[Cylindropuntia abyssi]]
* [[Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa]]
** [[Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa subsp. coloradensis]]
** [[Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa subsp. major]]
** [[Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa subsp. thornberi]]
* [[Cylindropuntia alcahes]]
** [[Cylindropuntia alcahes subsp. burrageana]]
* [[Cylindropuntia anteojoensis]]
* [[Cylindropuntia arbuscula]]
* [[Cylindropuntia bigelovii]]
** [[Cylindropuntia bigelovii subsp. ciribe]]
* [[Cylindropuntia californica]]
** [[Cylindropuntia californica subsp. parkeri]]
** [[Cylindropuntia californica subsp. rosarica]]
* [[Cylindropuntia calmalliana]]
* [[Cylindropuntia caribaea]]
* [[Cylindropuntia cholla]]
* [[Cylindropuntia davisii]]
* [[Cylindropuntia echinocarpa]]
* [[Cylindropuntia fulgida]]
* [[Cylindropuntia ganderi]]
** [[Cylindropuntia ganderi subsp. catavinensis]]
* [[Cylindropuntia hystrix]]
* [[Cylindropuntia imbricata]]
* [[Cylindropuntia kleiniae]]
* [[Cylindropuntia leptocaulis]]
* [[Cylindropuntia lindsayi]]
* [[Cylindropuntia molesta]]
** [[Cylindropuntia molesta subsp. clavellina]]
* [[Cylindropuntia munzii]] (Possible hybrid)
* [[Cylindropuntia prolifera]]
* [[Cylindropuntia ramosissima]]
* [[Cylindropuntia rosea]]
* [[Cylindropuntia sanfelipensis]]
* [[Cylindropuntia santamaria]]
* [[Cylindropuntia spinosior]]
* [[Cylindropuntia tesajo]]
* [[Cylindropuntia thurberi]]
* [[Cylindropuntia tunicata]]
* [[Cylindropuntia versicolor]]
* [[Cylindropuntia whipplei]]
* [[Cylindropuntia wigginsii]]
* [[Cylindropuntia wolfii]]

=== Natural Hybrids ===
* [[Cylindropuntia X multigeniculata]]
* [[Cylindropuntia X tetracantha]]
* [[Cylindropuntia X viridiflora]]

== Notes ==
* '''Phylogeny:''' Molecular studies (Wallace & Dickie, 2002) confirm the genus is monophyletic. However, the position of ''C. ramosissima'' remains mysterious and distant from other species, suggesting it might represent a separate lineage.
* '''Hybridization:''' Natural hybridization is very common in this genus, complicating its taxonomy.
* '''Invasive Potential:''' Because of their easily detached segments, species like ''C. rosea'' and ''C. tunicata'' have become invasive in parts of Australia and South America.

[[Category:Cactaceae]]
[[Category:Opuntioideae]]
[[Category:Cylindropuntieae]]