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Heyder's Pincushion Cactus

Mammillaria heyderi

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Brazil.

🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Nelkenartige)
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Mammillaria
Species
Mammillaria heyderi (Heyder's Pincushion Cactus)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Biznaga China
Portuguese cactus

Similar Species in Mammillaria

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Korallen-Warzenkaktus
Mammillaria prolifera
Least Concern
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golden star cactus
Mammillaria elongata
Least Concern
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Lace-spine Nipple Cactus
Mammillaria lasiacantha
Least Concern
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Golf ball
Mammillaria herrerae
Critically Endangered
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old-lady pincushion
Mammillaria hahniana
Near Threatened
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owl's-eye
Mammillaria parkinsonii
Endangered
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mother-of-hundreds
Mammillaria compressa
Least Concern
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whitey
Mammillaria geminispina
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Heyder's Pincushion Cactus?
The scientific name of Heyder's Pincushion Cactus is Mammillaria heyderi. It belongs to the genus Mammillaria.
What is the conservation status of Heyder's Pincushion Cactus?
Heyder's Pincushion Cactus (Mammillaria heyderi) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Heyder's Pincushion Cactus live?
Heyder's Pincushion Cactus is found in Found in Brazil.. Countries include Brazil.
What family does Heyder's Pincushion Cactus belong to?
Heyder's Pincushion Cactus (Mammillaria heyderi) belongs to the genus Mammillaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
Is Heyder's Pincushion Cactus endangered?
No, Heyder's Pincushion Cactus (Mammillaria heyderi) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Heyder's Pincushion Cactus belong to?
Heyder's Pincushion Cactus (Mammillaria heyderi) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Heyder's Pincushion Cactus?
The closest relatives of Heyder's Pincushion Cactus in the genus Mammillaria include Korallen-Warzenkaktus, whitey, golden star cactus, mother-of-hundreds, Golf ball.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Mammillaria — 19 Species

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Korallen-Warzenkaktus
Mammillaria prolifera
LC 🐾
whitey
Mammillaria geminispina
LC 🐾
golden star cactus
Mammillaria elongata
LC
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Heyder's Pincushion Cactus
Mammillaria heyderi
LC
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mother-of-hundreds
Mammillaria compressa
LC 🐾
Golf ball
Mammillaria herrerae
CR 🐾
old-lady pincushion
Mammillaria hahniana
NT 🐾
owl's-eye
Mammillaria parkinsonii
EN 🐾
Lace-spine Nipple Cactus
Mammillaria lasiacantha
LC 🐾
pineapple cactus
Mammillaria longimamma
VU 🐾
powder-puff cactus
Mammillaria bocasana
LC 🐾
rainbow pincushion
Mammillaria rhodantha
LC 🐾
royal cross
Mammillaria karwinskiana
LC 🐾
Woolly Nipple Cactus
Mammillaria nivosa
LC 🐾
Pott's Nipple-cactus
Mammillaria pottsii
LC 🐾
fishhook pincushion cactus
Mammillaria glochidiata
CR 🐾
Mexican pincushion
Mammillaria magnimamma
LC 🐾
bird's-nest pincushion
Mammillaria decipiens
LC 🐾
feather cactus
Mammillaria plumosa
NT
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