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cone-like Turk's-head cactus

Melocactus conoideus

Critically Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found in Brazil. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Nelkenartige)

Species

Melocactus conoideus (cone-like Turk's-head cactus)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese Cabeça-de-frade

Similar Species in Melocactus

Dwarf Turk's Cap Cactus

Melocactus matanzanus

Endangered

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few-spine Turk's-cap cactus

Melocactus paucispinus

wonderful-bristle Turk's-head cactus

Melocactus deinacanthus

Endangered

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woolly wax-stem Turk's-cap cactus

Melocactus glaucescens

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cone-like Turk's-head cactus?

The scientific name of cone-like Turk's-head cactus is Melocactus conoideus. It belongs to the genus Melocactus.

What is the conservation status of cone-like Turk's-head cactus?

cone-like Turk's-head cactus (Melocactus conoideus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does cone-like Turk's-head cactus live?

cone-like Turk's-head cactus is found in Found in Brazil. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil.

What family does cone-like Turk's-head cactus belong to?

cone-like Turk's-head cactus (Melocactus conoideus) belongs to the genus Melocactus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

Is cone-like Turk's-head cactus endangered?

Yes, cone-like Turk's-head cactus (Melocactus conoideus) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does cone-like Turk's-head cactus belong to?

cone-like Turk's-head cactus (Melocactus conoideus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of cone-like Turk's-head cactus?

The closest relatives of cone-like Turk's-head cactus in the genus Melocactus include Barrel Cactus, Dwarf Turk's Cap Cactus, few-spine Turk's-cap cactus, Turk's-cap cactus, wonderful-bristle Turk's-head cactus.