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Golfball Cactus

Sclerocactus mariposensis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Nelkenartige)
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Sclerocactus
Species
Sclerocactus mariposensis (Golfball Cactus)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Biznaga-bola de Mariposa

Similar Species in Sclerocactus

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Grama Grass Cactus
Sclerocactus papyracanthus
Least Concern
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Pariette Cactus
Sclerocactus brevispinus
Critically Endangered
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Wrights Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus wrightiae
Near Threatened
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Engelmann's Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus brevihamatus
Least Concern
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Nye County Fish-hook Cactus
Sclerocactus nyensis
Endangered
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Uinta Basin hookless cactus
Sclerocactus wetlandicus
Least Concern
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Mohave Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus polyancistrus
Least Concern
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Colorado hookless cactus
Sclerocactus glaucus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Golfball Cactus?
The scientific name of Golfball Cactus is Sclerocactus mariposensis. It belongs to the genus Sclerocactus.
What is the conservation status of Golfball Cactus?
Golfball Cactus (Sclerocactus mariposensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Golfball Cactus belong to?
Golfball Cactus (Sclerocactus mariposensis) belongs to the genus Sclerocactus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
Is Golfball Cactus endangered?
No, Golfball Cactus (Sclerocactus mariposensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Golfball Cactus belong to?
Golfball Cactus (Sclerocactus mariposensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Golfball Cactus?
The closest relatives of Golfball Cactus in the genus Sclerocactus include Colorado hookless cactus, Grama Grass Cactus, Pariette Cactus, Wrights Fishhook Cactus, Engelmann's Fishhook Cactus.

Genus Sclerocactus — 19 Species

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Colorado hookless cactus
Sclerocactus glaucus
LC
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Golfball Cactus
Sclerocactus mariposensis
LC
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Grama Grass Cactus
Sclerocactus papyracanthus
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Pariette Cactus
Sclerocactus brevispinus
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Wrights Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus wrightiae
NT 🐾
Engelmann's Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus brevihamatus
LC 🐾
Nye County Fish-hook Cactus
Sclerocactus nyensis
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Uinta Basin hookless cactus
Sclerocactus wetlandicus
LC 🐾
Mohave Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus polyancistrus
LC 🐾
Desert Valley Fish-hook Cactus
Sclerocactus spinosior
LC 🐾
Mesa Verde Cactus
Sclerocactus mesae-verdae
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Eight-spine Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus johnsonii
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Great Basin Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus pubispinus
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Small-flower Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus parviflorus
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Whipple's Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus whipplei
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White Fish-hook Cactus
Sclerocactus intertextus
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Pineapple cactus
Sclerocactus warnockii
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Scheer's Fish-hook Cactus
Sclerocactus scheerii
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House Rock cactus
Sclerocactus sileri
VU
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