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Thanksgiving cactus

Schlumbergera truncata

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Brazil. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

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
Schlumbergera
Species
Schlumbergera truncata (Thanksgiving cactus)

Names in Other Languages

French cactus de Noël

Similar Species in Schlumbergera

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Christmas Cactus
Schlumbergera kautskyi
Endangered
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Christmas Cactus
Schlumbergera opuntioides
Vulnerable
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Christmas Cactus
Schlumbergera microsphaerica
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Thanksgiving cactus?
The scientific name of Thanksgiving cactus is Schlumbergera truncata. It belongs to the genus Schlumbergera.
What is the conservation status of Thanksgiving cactus?
Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Thanksgiving cactus live?
Thanksgiving cactus is found in Found in Brazil. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil.
What family does Thanksgiving cactus belong to?
Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) belongs to the genus Schlumbergera, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
Is Thanksgiving cactus endangered?
Yes, Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Thanksgiving cactus belong to?
Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Thanksgiving cactus?
The closest relatives of Thanksgiving cactus in the genus Schlumbergera include Christmas Cactus, Christmas Cactus, Christmas Cactus.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Schlumbergera — 4 Species

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Christmas Cactus
Schlumbergera kautskyi
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Christmas Cactus
Schlumbergera opuntioides
VU 🐾
Christmas Cactus
Schlumbergera microsphaerica
VU
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Thanksgiving cactus
Schlumbergera truncata
VU
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