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wonderful-bristle Turk's-head cactus

Melocactus deinacanthus

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (식물)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)
Class
Magnoliopsida (목련강)
Order
Caryophyllales (석죽목)
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Melocactus
Species
Melocactus deinacanthus (wonderful-bristle Turk's-head 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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Turk's-cap cactus
Melocactus violaceus
Vulnerable
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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 wonderful-bristle Turk's-head cactus?
The scientific name of wonderful-bristle Turk's-head cactus is Melocactus deinacanthus. It belongs to the genus Melocactus.
What is the conservation status of wonderful-bristle Turk's-head cactus?
wonderful-bristle Turk's-head cactus (Melocactus deinacanthus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does wonderful-bristle Turk's-head cactus live?
wonderful-bristle Turk's-head cactus is found in Found in Brazil. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil.
What family does wonderful-bristle Turk's-head cactus belong to?
wonderful-bristle Turk's-head cactus (Melocactus deinacanthus) belongs to the genus Melocactus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
Is wonderful-bristle Turk's-head cactus endangered?
Yes, wonderful-bristle Turk's-head cactus (Melocactus deinacanthus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does wonderful-bristle Turk's-head cactus belong to?
wonderful-bristle Turk's-head cactus (Melocactus deinacanthus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).
What are the closest relatives of wonderful-bristle Turk's-head cactus?
The closest relatives of wonderful-bristle Turk's-head cactus in the genus Melocactus include Barrel Cactus, Dwarf Turk's Cap Cactus, few-spine Turk's-cap cactus, Turk's-cap 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 🐾
Turk's-cap cactus
Melocactus violaceus
VU
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wonderful-bristle Turk's-head cactus
Melocactus deinacanthus
EN
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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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