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Lace-spine Nipple Cactus

Mammillaria lasiacantha

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (tumbuhan)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Mammillaria
Species
Mammillaria lasiacantha (Lace-spine Nipple Cactus)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Biznaga de Espinas Pubescentes

Similar Species in Mammillaria

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whitey
Mammillaria geminispina
Least Concern
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golden star cactus
Mammillaria elongata
Least Concern
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Heyder's Pincushion Cactus
Mammillaria heyderi
Least Concern
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mother-of-hundreds
Mammillaria compressa
Least Concern
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Golf ball
Mammillaria herrerae
Critically Endangered
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old-lady pincushion
Mammillaria hahniana
Near Threatened
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owl's-eye
Mammillaria parkinsonii
Endangered
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bird's-nest pincushion
Mammillaria decipiens
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lace-spine Nipple Cactus?
The scientific name of Lace-spine Nipple Cactus is Mammillaria lasiacantha. It belongs to the genus Mammillaria.
What is the conservation status of Lace-spine Nipple Cactus?
Lace-spine Nipple Cactus (Mammillaria lasiacantha) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Lace-spine Nipple Cactus belong to?
Lace-spine Nipple Cactus (Mammillaria lasiacantha) belongs to the genus Mammillaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
Is Lace-spine Nipple Cactus endangered?
No, Lace-spine Nipple Cactus (Mammillaria lasiacantha) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Lace-spine Nipple Cactus belong to?
Lace-spine Nipple Cactus (Mammillaria lasiacantha) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).
What are the closest relatives of Lace-spine Nipple Cactus?
The closest relatives of Lace-spine Nipple Cactus in the genus Mammillaria include bird's-nest pincushion, whitey, golden star cactus, Heyder's Pincushion Cactus, mother-of-hundreds.

Genus Mammillaria — 19 Species

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bird's-nest pincushion
Mammillaria decipiens
LC 🐾
whitey
Mammillaria geminispina
LC 🐾
golden star cactus
Mammillaria elongata
LC 🐾
Heyder's Pincushion Cactus
Mammillaria heyderi
LC 🐾
mother-of-hundreds
Mammillaria compressa
LC 🐾
Golf ball
Mammillaria herrerae
CR 🐾
old-lady pincushion
Mammillaria hahniana
NT 🐾
owl's-eye
Mammillaria parkinsonii
EN
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Lace-spine Nipple Cactus
Mammillaria lasiacantha
LC
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pineapple cactus
Mammillaria longimamma
VU 🐾
powder-puff cactus
Mammillaria bocasana
LC 🐾
rainbow pincushion
Mammillaria rhodantha
LC 🐾
royal cross
Mammillaria karwinskiana
LC 🐾
Woolly Nipple Cactus
Mammillaria nivosa
LC 🐾
Pott's Nipple-cactus
Mammillaria pottsii
LC 🐾
fishhook pincushion cactus
Mammillaria glochidiata
CR 🐾
Mexican pincushion
Mammillaria magnimamma
LC 🐾
Texas Nipple Cactus
Mammillaria prolifera
LC 🐾
feather cactus
Mammillaria plumosa
NT
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