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cactus

Mammillaria longimamma

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Plantae (plantas)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Mammillaria longimamma (cactus)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese cactus

Similar Species in Mammillaria

Mammillaria decipiens

Mammillaria bocasana

Mammillaria heyderi

Mammillaria compressa

Mammillaria elongata

Mammillaria hahniana

Near Threatened

Mammillaria parkinsonii

Mammillaria rhodantha

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cactus?

The scientific name of cactus is Mammillaria longimamma. It belongs to the genus Mammillaria.

What is the conservation status of cactus?

cactus (Mammillaria longimamma) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does cactus live?

cactus is found in Found in Brazil. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil.

What family does cactus belong to?

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

Is cactus endangered?

Yes, cactus (Mammillaria longimamma) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does cactus belong to?

cactus (Mammillaria longimamma) 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 — 1 Countries

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Genus Mammillaria — 19 Species

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Mammillaria plumosa

Mammillaria bocasana

Mammillaria rhodantha

Mammillaria karwinskiana

Mammillaria magnimamma

Mammillaria prolifera

Mammillaria decipiens

Mammillaria elongata

Mammillaria heyderi

Mammillaria compressa

Mammillaria hahniana

Mammillaria parkinsonii

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cactus

Mammillaria longimamma

VU

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Mammillaria geminispina

Pott's Nipple-cactus

Mammillaria pottsii

Lace-spine Nipple Cactus

Mammillaria lasiacantha

fishhook pincushion cactus

Mammillaria glochidiata

Mammillaria herrerae

Woolly Nipple Cactus

Mammillaria nivosa

Data verified Março 2026

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