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

Thelocactus

Species

Thelocactus setispinus (cactus)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Biznaga-pezón Setosa

Portuguese cactus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cactus?

The scientific name of cactus is Thelocactus setispinus. It belongs to the genus Thelocactus.

What is the conservation status of cactus?

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

Is cactus endangered?

No, cactus (Thelocactus setispinus) 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 (Thelocactus setispinus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of cactus?

The closest relatives of cactus in the genus Thelocactus include cactus.