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Viejita

Mammillaria hahniana

Near Threatened
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil and Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Viejita
Portuguese cactus

Similar Species in Mammillaria

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Biznaga China
Mammillaria heyderi
Least Concern
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Biznaga de Espinas Pubescentes
Mammillaria lasiacantha
Least Concern
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Biznaga de Potts
Mammillaria pottsii
Least Concern
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Biznaga Prolifera
Mammillaria prolifera
Least Concern
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Biznaguita
Mammillaria herrerae
Critically Endangered
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Biznaguita
Mammillaria glochidiata
Critically Endangered
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Nido de Pájaro
Mammillaria decipiens
Least Concern
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owl's-eye
Mammillaria parkinsonii
Endangered
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Cactaceae
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Viejita?
The scientific name of Viejita is Mammillaria hahniana. It belongs to the genus Mammillaria.
What is the conservation status of Viejita?
Viejita (Mammillaria hahniana) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Viejita live?
Viejita is found in Distributed across Brazil and Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Brazil, Taiwan.
What family does Viejita belong to?
Viejita (Mammillaria hahniana) belongs to the genus Mammillaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
What kingdom does Viejita belong to?
Viejita (Mammillaria hahniana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Viejita?
The closest relatives of Viejita in the genus Mammillaria include Biznaga China, Biznaga de Espinas Pubescentes, Biznaga de Potts, Biznaga Prolifera, Biznaguita.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Mammillaria — 19 Species

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Biznaga China
Mammillaria heyderi
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Biznaga de Espinas Pubescentes
Mammillaria lasiacantha
LC 🐾
Biznaga de Potts
Mammillaria pottsii
LC 🐾
Biznaga Prolifera
Mammillaria prolifera
LC 🐾
Biznaguita
Mammillaria glochidiata
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Biznaguita
Mammillaria herrerae
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Nido de Pájaro
Mammillaria decipiens
LC
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Viejita
Mammillaria hahniana
NT
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royal cross
Mammillaria karwinskiana
LC 🐾
Woolly Nipple Cactus
Mammillaria nivosa
LC 🐾
Mexican pincushion
Mammillaria magnimamma
LC 🐾
feather cactus
Mammillaria plumosa
NT 🐾
whitey
Mammillaria geminispina
LC 🐾
golden star cactus
Mammillaria elongata
LC 🐾
mother-of-hundreds
Mammillaria compressa
LC 🐾
owl's-eye
Mammillaria parkinsonii
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pineapple cactus
Mammillaria longimamma
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powder-puff cactus
Mammillaria bocasana
LC 🐾
rainbow pincushion
Mammillaria rhodantha
LC
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