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Barrel Cactus

Melocactus intortus

Least Concern

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The Barrel Cactus (Melocactus intortus) is a species in the genus Melocactus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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 (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Melocactus intortus (Barrel Cactus)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese cactus

Similar Species in Melocactus

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Erizo

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

cone-like Turk's-head cactus

Melocactus conoideus

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Barrel Cactus?

The scientific name of Barrel Cactus is Melocactus intortus. It belongs to the genus Melocactus.

What is the conservation status of Barrel Cactus?

Barrel Cactus (Melocactus intortus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Barrel Cactus live?

Barrel Cactus is found in Found in Brazil.. Countries include Brazil.

What family does Barrel Cactus belong to?

Barrel Cactus (Melocactus intortus) belongs to the genus Melocactus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

Is Barrel Cactus endangered?

No, Barrel Cactus (Melocactus intortus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Barrel Cactus belong to?

Barrel Cactus (Melocactus intortus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Barrel Cactus?

The closest relatives of Barrel Cactus in the genus Melocactus include Erizo, few-spine Turk's-cap cactus, Turk's-cap cactus, wonderful-bristle Turk's-head cactus, woolly wax-stem Turk's-cap cactus.