Cylindropuntia metuenda (Pittier) Backeb., Cactaceae 1: 174. 1958 Cylindropuntia metuenda (Pittier) Backeb., Cactaceae 1: 174. 1958is new combination for Opuntia metuenda Pittier in J. Wash. Acad. Sci. 26: 41. 1936Taxon for this nameCylindropuntia metuenda (Pittier) Backeb.