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woolly wax-stem Turk's-cap cactus

Melocactus glaucescens

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Nelkenartige)
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Melocactus
Species
Melocactus glaucescens (woolly wax-stem Turk's-cap cactus)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese Cabeça-de-frade

Similar Species in Melocactus

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Barrel Cactus
Melocactus intortus
Least Concern
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Dwarf Turk's Cap Cactus
Melocactus matanzanus
Endangered
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few-spine Turk's-cap cactus
Melocactus paucispinus
Least Concern
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Turk's-cap cactus
Melocactus violaceus
Vulnerable
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wonderful-bristle Turk's-head cactus
Melocactus deinacanthus
Endangered
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Turk's Cap
Melocactus broadwayi
Near Threatened
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cone-like Turk's-head cactus
Melocactus conoideus
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of woolly wax-stem Turk's-cap cactus?
The scientific name of woolly wax-stem Turk's-cap cactus is Melocactus glaucescens. It belongs to the genus Melocactus.
What is the conservation status of woolly wax-stem Turk's-cap cactus?
woolly wax-stem Turk's-cap cactus (Melocactus glaucescens) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does woolly wax-stem Turk's-cap cactus live?
woolly wax-stem Turk's-cap cactus is found in Found in Brazil. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil.
What family does woolly wax-stem Turk's-cap cactus belong to?
woolly wax-stem Turk's-cap cactus (Melocactus glaucescens) belongs to the genus Melocactus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
Is woolly wax-stem Turk's-cap cactus endangered?
Yes, woolly wax-stem Turk's-cap cactus (Melocactus glaucescens) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does woolly wax-stem Turk's-cap cactus belong to?
woolly wax-stem Turk's-cap cactus (Melocactus glaucescens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of woolly wax-stem Turk's-cap cactus?
The closest relatives of woolly wax-stem Turk's-cap 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.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Melocactus — 8 Species

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Barrel Cactus
Melocactus intortus
LC 🐾
Dwarf Turk's Cap Cactus
Melocactus matanzanus
EN 🐾
few-spine Turk's-cap cactus
Melocactus paucispinus
LC 🐾
Turk's-cap cactus
Melocactus violaceus
VU 🐾
wonderful-bristle Turk's-head cactus
Melocactus deinacanthus
EN
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woolly wax-stem Turk's-cap cactus
Melocactus glaucescens
EN
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Turk's Cap
Melocactus broadwayi
NT 🐾
cone-like Turk's-head cactus
Melocactus conoideus
CR
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