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cactus

Coryphantha cornifera

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Brazil.

🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Biznaga-partida de Cuernos
Portuguese cactus

Similar Species in Coryphantha

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Bunched Cory Cactus
Coryphantha ramillosa
Least Concern
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Golden chested beehive
Coryphantha recurvata
Least Concern
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Elephant's Tooth
Coryphantha elephantidens
Least Concern
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Nickels' Cactus
Coryphantha nickelsiae
Least Concern
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Finger Cactus
Coryphantha sulcata
Least Concern
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Pima Pineapple Cactus
Coryphantha robustispina
Least Concern
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Big Needle Cactus
Coryphantha macromeris
Least Concern
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jibali pincushion cactus
Coryphantha werdermannii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cactus?
The scientific name of cactus is Coryphantha cornifera. It belongs to the genus Coryphantha.
What is the conservation status of cactus?
cactus (Coryphantha cornifera) 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 (Coryphantha cornifera) belongs to the genus Coryphantha, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
Is cactus endangered?
No, cactus (Coryphantha cornifera) 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 (Coryphantha cornifera) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of cactus?
The closest relatives of cactus in the genus Coryphantha include Golden chested beehive, Elephant's Tooth, Nickels' Cactus, Finger Cactus, Pima Pineapple Cactus.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Coryphantha — 9 Species

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cactus
Coryphantha cornifera
LC
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Golden chested beehive
Coryphantha recurvata
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Elephant's Tooth
Coryphantha elephantidens
LC 🐾
Nickels' Cactus
Coryphantha nickelsiae
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Finger Cactus
Coryphantha sulcata
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Pima Pineapple Cactus
Coryphantha robustispina
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Big Needle Cactus
Coryphantha macromeris
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Bunched Cory Cactus
Coryphantha ramillosa
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jibali pincushion cactus
Coryphantha werdermannii
LC
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