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cardeiro

Cereus jamacaru

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and montane grasslands and shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found across Africa (11 countries) and South America (Brazil).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇺🇬 Uganda 🇿🇲 Zambia 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe 🇸🇿 Eswatini 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇱🇸 Lesotho 🇲🇼 Malawi 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇪🇹 Ethiopia 🇳🇦 Namibia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Actiniaria (Actiniaria)

Species

Cereus jamacaru (cardeiro)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese cardeiro

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cardeiro?

The scientific name of cardeiro is Cereus jamacaru. It belongs to the genus Cereus.

What is the conservation status of cardeiro?

cardeiro (Cereus jamacaru) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does cardeiro live?

cardeiro is found in Found across Africa (11 countries) and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda.

What family does cardeiro belong to?

cardeiro (Cereus jamacaru) belongs to the genus Cereus, which is part of the taxonomic family Sagartiidae.

Is cardeiro endangered?

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

What kingdom does cardeiro belong to?

cardeiro (Cereus jamacaru) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of cardeiro?

The closest relatives of cardeiro in the genus Cereus include Lady of the Night Cactus, daisy anemone, Sweetpotato cactus, Hedge Cactus.