Maihueniopsis

Maihueniopsis contains less than 20 species of South-American opuntia-related cacti. The name refers to the resemblance with the genus Maihuenia, to which it is not related.

Maihueniopsis is mat forming, with tuberous roots.

Species and varieties
Maihueniopsis exaltata (Eve's Needle, Cane Cholla) synonym of Austrocylindropuntia subulata
Maihueniopsis subulata (Eve's Needle, Cane Cholla) synonym of Austrocylindropuntia subulata

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