Sweetpotato cactus

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Colombia, India, Taiwan, and United States.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (حيوانات)

Phylum

Cnidaria (لاسعات)

Class

Anthozoa

Order

Actiniaria (شقائق البحر)

Family

Sagartiidae

Genus

Cereus

Species

Cereus repandus (Sweetpotato cactus)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cadushi

Similar Species in Cereus

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Lady of the Night Cactus

Cereus hexagonus

Least Concern

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queen-of-the-night

Cereus jamacaru

Least Concern

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daisy anemone

Cereus pedunculatus

Not Evaluated

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Hedge Cactus

Cereus hildmannianus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sweetpotato cactus?

The scientific name of Sweetpotato cactus is Cereus repandus. It belongs to the genus Cereus.

What is the conservation status of Sweetpotato cactus?

Sweetpotato cactus (Cereus repandus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Sweetpotato cactus live?

Sweetpotato cactus is found in Distributed across Colombia, India, Taiwan, and United States.. Countries include Colombia, India, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Sweetpotato cactus belong to?

Sweetpotato cactus (Cereus repandus) belongs to the genus Cereus, which is part of the taxonomic family Sagartiidae.

Is Sweetpotato cactus endangered?

No, Sweetpotato cactus (Cereus repandus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Sweetpotato cactus belong to?

Sweetpotato cactus (Cereus repandus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Sweetpotato cactus?

The closest relatives of Sweetpotato cactus in the genus Cereus include Lady of the Night Cactus, queen-of-the-night, daisy anemone, Hedge Cactus.