Species

Opuntia gosseliniana

Q: What is Opuntia gosseliniana?

Opuntia gosseliniana is a species level taxonomy entry identified by the scientific name Opuntia gosseliniana.

Opuntia gosseliniana F.A.C.Weber is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.¹

The current source-backed classification places it in Cactaceae within Opuntia.¹²

Its recorded native range/source remark is MXNSO, MXNBS, ARI, SOUTHWESTERNUSA, MEXICO, MXN, MXNSI, ARIOO, NORTHERNAMERICA, MXN_BC; S. Arizona to Mexico (Sonora).¹

POWO records the plant context as succulent shrub or tree, desert or dry shrubland.¹

This is a source-populated draft intended for later Kaktus Doktoru editorial rewriting; care advice and morphology should be reviewed before publication.

References

Plants of the World Online. "Opuntia gosseliniana F.A.C.Weber". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Accessed: 2026-06-10. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:136629-1 ↩
GBIF Secretariat. "Opuntia gosseliniana". GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Accessed: 2026-06-10. https://www.gbif.org/species/8396985 ↩

Plants In This Group

Opuntia gosseliniana

Opuntia gosseliniana, commonly known as the Violet Prickly Pear, is a striking member of the family Cactaceae . Renowned for its remarkable violet-purple coloration under environmental stress or intense sunlight, this succulent shrub is highly sought after by desert plant enthusiasts and landscape designers.

Opuntia gosseliniana

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Opuntia gosseliniana?

Opuntia gosseliniana is a species-level taxonomy entry identified by the scientific name Opuntia gosseliniana.

Which rank is Opuntia gosseliniana?

Opuntia gosseliniana is shown as a species in our botanical dictionary.

Which groups sit below Opuntia gosseliniana?

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Are there plants related to Opuntia gosseliniana?

Yes. Related dictionary entries include Opuntia gosseliniana, Opuntia gosseliniana.

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