Lady of the Night Cactus

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Africa and Asia and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, India, Madagascar, and South Africa.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (동물)

Phylum

Cnidaria (자포동물)

Class

Anthozoa

Order

Actiniaria (말미잘)

Family

Sagartiidae

Genus

Cereus

Species

Cereus hexagonus (Lady of the Night Cactus)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cactus Columnar Miramar

Similar Species in Cereus

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queen-of-the-night

Cereus jamacaru

Least Concern

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daisy anemone

Cereus pedunculatus

Not Evaluated

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Sweetpotato cactus

Cereus repandus

Least Concern

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Hedge Cactus

Cereus hildmannianus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lady of the Night Cactus?

The scientific name of Lady of the Night Cactus is Cereus hexagonus. It belongs to the genus Cereus.

What is the conservation status of Lady of the Night Cactus?

Lady of the Night Cactus (Cereus hexagonus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Lady of the Night Cactus live?

Lady of the Night Cactus is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, India, Madagascar, and South Africa.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, India, Madagascar, South Africa.

What family does Lady of the Night Cactus belong to?

Lady of the Night Cactus (Cereus hexagonus) belongs to the genus Cereus, which is part of the taxonomic family Sagartiidae.

Is Lady of the Night Cactus endangered?

No, Lady of the Night Cactus (Cereus hexagonus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Lady of the Night Cactus belong to?

Lady of the Night Cactus (Cereus hexagonus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of Lady of the Night Cactus?

The closest relatives of Lady of the Night Cactus in the genus Cereus include queen-of-the-night, daisy anemone, Sweetpotato cactus, Hedge Cactus.