Cotton Ball Cactus

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (tumbuhan)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Family

Cactaceae

Genus

Espostoa

Species

Espostoa lanata (Cotton Ball Cactus)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese cactus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cotton Ball Cactus?

The scientific name of Cotton Ball Cactus is Espostoa lanata. It belongs to the genus Espostoa.

What is the conservation status of Cotton Ball Cactus?

Cotton Ball Cactus (Espostoa lanata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cotton Ball Cactus live?

Cotton Ball Cactus is found in Distributed across Brazil and Taiwan.. Countries include Brazil, Taiwan.

What family does Cotton Ball Cactus belong to?

Cotton Ball Cactus (Espostoa lanata) belongs to the genus Espostoa, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

Is Cotton Ball Cactus endangered?

No, Cotton Ball Cactus (Espostoa lanata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Cotton Ball Cactus belong to?

Cotton Ball Cactus (Espostoa lanata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).