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Turk's-cap cactus

Melocactus violaceus

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
Melocactus
Species
Melocactus violaceus (Turk's-cap cactus)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese Cabeça-de-frade

Similar Species in Melocactus

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Barrel Cactus
Melocactus intortus
Least Concern
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Dwarf Turk's Cap Cactus
Melocactus matanzanus
Endangered
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few-spine Turk's-cap cactus
Melocactus paucispinus
Least Concern
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wonderful-bristle Turk's-head cactus
Melocactus deinacanthus
Endangered
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woolly wax-stem Turk's-cap cactus
Melocactus glaucescens
Endangered
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Turk's Cap
Melocactus broadwayi
Near Threatened
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cone-like Turk's-head cactus
Melocactus conoideus
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Turk's-cap cactus?
The scientific name of Turk's-cap cactus is Melocactus violaceus. It belongs to the genus Melocactus.
What is the conservation status of Turk's-cap cactus?
Turk's-cap cactus (Melocactus violaceus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Turk's-cap cactus live?
Turk's-cap 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 Turk's-cap cactus belong to?
Turk's-cap cactus (Melocactus violaceus) belongs to the genus Melocactus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
Is Turk's-cap cactus endangered?
Yes, Turk's-cap cactus (Melocactus violaceus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Turk's-cap cactus belong to?
Turk's-cap cactus (Melocactus violaceus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Turk's-cap cactus?
The closest relatives of Turk's-cap cactus in the genus Melocactus include Barrel Cactus, Dwarf Turk's Cap Cactus, few-spine Turk's-cap cactus, wonderful-bristle Turk's-head cactus, woolly wax-stem Turk's-cap cactus.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Melocactus — 8 Species

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Barrel Cactus
Melocactus intortus
LC 🐾
Dwarf Turk's Cap Cactus
Melocactus matanzanus
EN 🐾
few-spine Turk's-cap cactus
Melocactus paucispinus
LC
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Turk's-cap cactus
Melocactus violaceus
VU
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wonderful-bristle Turk's-head cactus
Melocactus deinacanthus
EN 🐾
woolly wax-stem Turk's-cap cactus
Melocactus glaucescens
EN 🐾
Turk's Cap
Melocactus broadwayi
NT 🐾
cone-like Turk's-head cactus
Melocactus conoideus
CR
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