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cactus

Acanthocereus tetragonus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Zambia), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇿🇲 Zambia 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Acanthocereus
Species
Acanthocereus tetragonus (cactus)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Bejunco
Portuguese cactus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cactus?
The scientific name of cactus is Acanthocereus tetragonus. It belongs to the genus Acanthocereus.
What is the conservation status of cactus?
cactus (Acanthocereus tetragonus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does cactus live?
cactus is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Zambia), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, United States, Zambia.
What family does cactus belong to?
cactus (Acanthocereus tetragonus) belongs to the genus Acanthocereus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
Is cactus endangered?
No, cactus (Acanthocereus tetragonus) 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 (Acanthocereus tetragonus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Acanthocereus — 1 Species

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