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cactus

Mammillaria plumosa

Near Threatened
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil and Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese cactus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cactus?
The scientific name of cactus is Mammillaria plumosa. It belongs to the genus Mammillaria.
What is the conservation status of cactus?
cactus (Mammillaria plumosa) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does cactus live?
cactus is found in Distributed across Brazil and Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Brazil, Taiwan.
What family does cactus belong to?
cactus (Mammillaria plumosa) belongs to the genus Mammillaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
What kingdom does cactus belong to?
cactus (Mammillaria plumosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of cactus?
The closest relatives of cactus in the genus Mammillaria include cactus, cactus, cactus, cactus, cactus.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Mammillaria — 19 Species

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cactus
Mammillaria plumosa
NT
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cactus
Mammillaria bocasana
LC 🐾
cactus
Mammillaria rhodantha
LC 🐾
cactus
Mammillaria karwinskiana
LC 🐾
cactus
Mammillaria magnimamma
LC 🐾
cactus
Mammillaria prolifera
LC 🐾
cactus
Mammillaria decipiens
LC 🐾
cactus
Mammillaria elongata
LC 🐾
cactus
Mammillaria heyderi
LC 🐾
cactus
Mammillaria compressa
LC 🐾
cactus
Mammillaria hahniana
NT 🐾
cactus
Mammillaria parkinsonii
EN 🐾
cactus
Mammillaria longimamma
VU 🐾
whitey
Mammillaria geminispina
LC 🐾
Pott's Nipple-cactus
Mammillaria pottsii
LC 🐾
Lace-spine Nipple Cactus
Mammillaria lasiacantha
LC 🐾
fishhook pincushion cactus
Mammillaria glochidiata
CR 🐾
Golf ball
Mammillaria herrerae
CR 🐾
Woolly Nipple Cactus
Mammillaria nivosa
LC
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