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Barba de Viejo

Cephalocereus senilis

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Cephalocereus senilis (Barba de Viejo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Barba de Viejo

German Greisenhaupt

Portuguese cactus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Barba de Viejo?

The scientific name of Barba de Viejo is Cephalocereus senilis. It belongs to the genus Cephalocereus.

What is the conservation status of Barba de Viejo?

Barba de Viejo (Cephalocereus senilis) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Barba de Viejo live?

Barba de Viejo is found in Distributed across Brazil and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil, Taiwan.

What family does Barba de Viejo belong to?

Barba de Viejo (Cephalocereus senilis) belongs to the genus Cephalocereus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

Is Barba de Viejo endangered?

Yes, Barba de Viejo (Cephalocereus senilis) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Barba de Viejo belong to?

Barba de Viejo (Cephalocereus senilis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).