Rhinoceros Cactus

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Brazil.

🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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

Coryphantha

Species

Coryphantha cornifera (Rhinoceros Cactus)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Biznaga-partida de Cuernos

Portuguese cactus

Similar Species in Coryphantha

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Bunched Cory Cactus

Coryphantha ramillosa

Least Concern

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Golden chested beehive

Coryphantha recurvata

Least Concern

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Elephant's Tooth

Coryphantha elephantidens

Least Concern

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Nickels' Cactus

Coryphantha nickelsiae

Least Concern

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Finger Cactus

Coryphantha sulcata

Least Concern

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Pima Pineapple Cactus

Coryphantha robustispina

Least Concern

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Big Needle Cactus

Coryphantha macromeris

Least Concern

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jibali pincushion cactus

Coryphantha werdermannii

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rhinoceros Cactus?

The scientific name of Rhinoceros Cactus is Coryphantha cornifera. It belongs to the genus Coryphantha.

What is the conservation status of Rhinoceros Cactus?

Rhinoceros Cactus (Coryphantha cornifera) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Rhinoceros Cactus live?

Rhinoceros Cactus is found in Found in Brazil.. Countries include Brazil.

What family does Rhinoceros Cactus belong to?

Rhinoceros Cactus (Coryphantha cornifera) belongs to the genus Coryphantha, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

Is Rhinoceros Cactus endangered?

No, Rhinoceros Cactus (Coryphantha cornifera) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Rhinoceros Cactus belong to?

Rhinoceros Cactus (Coryphantha cornifera) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Rhinoceros Cactus?

The closest relatives of Rhinoceros Cactus in the genus Coryphantha include Bunched Cory Cactus, Golden chested beehive, Elephant's Tooth, Nickels' Cactus, Finger Cactus.