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cactus

Melocactus broadwayi

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Brazil. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

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

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese cactus

Similar Species in Melocactus

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Cabeça-de-frade
Melocactus violaceus
Vulnerable
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Cabeça-de-frade
Melocactus glaucescens
Endangered
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Cabeça-de-frade
Melocactus conoideus
Critically Endangered
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Cabeça-de-frade
Melocactus paucispinus
Least Concern
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Cabeça-de-frade
Melocactus deinacanthus
Endangered
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cactus
Melocactus matanzanus
Endangered
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cactus
Melocactus intortus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cactus?
The scientific name of cactus is Melocactus broadwayi. It belongs to the genus Melocactus.
What is the conservation status of cactus?
cactus (Melocactus broadwayi) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does cactus live?
cactus is found in Found in Brazil. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Brazil.
What family does cactus belong to?
cactus (Melocactus broadwayi) belongs to the genus Melocactus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
What kingdom does cactus belong to?
cactus (Melocactus broadwayi) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of cactus?
The closest relatives of cactus in the genus Melocactus include Cabeça-de-frade, Cabeça-de-frade, Cabeça-de-frade, Cabeça-de-frade, Cabeça-de-frade.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Melocactus — 8 Species

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Cabeça-de-frade
Melocactus conoideus
CR 🐾
Cabeça-de-frade
Melocactus violaceus
VU 🐾
Cabeça-de-frade
Melocactus deinacanthus
EN 🐾
Cabeça-de-frade
Melocactus glaucescens
EN 🐾
Cabeça-de-frade
Melocactus paucispinus
LC 🐾
cactus
Melocactus matanzanus
EN
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cactus
Melocactus broadwayi
NT
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cactus
Melocactus intortus
LC
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