Austrocylindropuntia is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae) with eight recognized species as of December 2025, which were once included in the genus Opuntia. All are native to South America, although some have been introduced elsewhere.
Species
As of December 2025, Plants of the World Online accepted the following species:
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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
