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old-lady pincushion

Mammillaria hahniana

Near Threatened

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)
Order
Caryophyllales (ナデシコ目)
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Mammillaria
Species
Mammillaria hahniana (old-lady pincushion)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Viejita
Portuguese cactus

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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owl's-eye
Mammillaria parkinsonii
Endangered
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Lace-spine Nipple Cactus
Mammillaria lasiacantha
Least Concern
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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 old-lady pincushion?
The scientific name of old-lady pincushion is Mammillaria hahniana. It belongs to the genus Mammillaria.
What is the conservation status of old-lady pincushion?
old-lady pincushion (Mammillaria hahniana) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does old-lady pincushion live?
old-lady pincushion 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 old-lady pincushion belong to?
old-lady pincushion (Mammillaria hahniana) belongs to the genus Mammillaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
What kingdom does old-lady pincushion belong to?
old-lady pincushion (Mammillaria hahniana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of old-lady pincushion?
The closest relatives of old-lady pincushion in the genus Mammillaria include bird's-nest pincushion, whitey, golden star cactus, Heyder's Pincushion Cactus, mother-of-hundreds.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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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
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old-lady pincushion
Mammillaria hahniana
NT
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owl's-eye
Mammillaria parkinsonii
EN 🐾
Lace-spine Nipple Cactus
Mammillaria lasiacantha
LC 🐾
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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