cactus

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Brazil.

🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Family

Cactaceae

Genus

Ferocactus

Species

Ferocactus gracilis (cactus)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese cactus

Similar Species in Ferocactus

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cactus

Ferocactus wislizeni

Vulnerable

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California Barrel Cactus

Ferocactus cylindraceus

Least Concern

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Coast Barrel Cactus

Ferocactus viridescens

Least Concern

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devil's-tongue cactus

Ferocactus latispinus

Least Concern

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Emory's Barrel Cactus

Ferocactus emoryi

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cactus?

The scientific name of cactus is Ferocactus gracilis. It belongs to the genus Ferocactus.

What is the conservation status of cactus?

cactus (Ferocactus gracilis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does cactus live?

cactus is found in Found in Brazil.. Countries include Brazil.

What family does cactus belong to?

cactus (Ferocactus gracilis) belongs to the genus Ferocactus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

Is cactus endangered?

No, cactus (Ferocactus gracilis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does cactus belong to?

cactus (Ferocactus gracilis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of cactus?

The closest relatives of cactus in the genus Ferocactus include cactus, California Barrel Cactus, Coast Barrel Cactus, devil's-tongue cactus, Emory's Barrel Cactus.