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Woolly Nipple Cactus

Mammillaria nivosa

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (растения)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (магнолиофиты)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (гвоздичноцветные)
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Mammillaria
Species
Mammillaria nivosa (Woolly Nipple Cactus)

Similar Species in Mammillaria

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whitey
Mammillaria geminispina
Least Concern
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golden star cactus
Mammillaria elongata
Least Concern
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Heyder's Pincushion Cactus
Mammillaria heyderi
Least Concern
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mother-of-hundreds
Mammillaria compressa
Least Concern
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Golf ball
Mammillaria herrerae
Critically Endangered
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old-lady pincushion
Mammillaria hahniana
Near Threatened
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owl's-eye
Mammillaria parkinsonii
Endangered
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bird's-nest pincushion
Mammillaria decipiens
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Woolly Nipple Cactus?
The scientific name of Woolly Nipple Cactus is Mammillaria nivosa. It belongs to the genus Mammillaria.
What is the conservation status of Woolly Nipple Cactus?
Woolly Nipple Cactus (Mammillaria nivosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Woolly Nipple Cactus belong to?
Woolly Nipple Cactus (Mammillaria nivosa) belongs to the genus Mammillaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
Is Woolly Nipple Cactus endangered?
No, Woolly Nipple Cactus (Mammillaria nivosa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Woolly Nipple Cactus belong to?
Woolly Nipple Cactus (Mammillaria nivosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (растения).
What are the closest relatives of Woolly Nipple Cactus?
The closest relatives of Woolly Nipple Cactus in the genus Mammillaria include bird's-nest pincushion, whitey, golden star cactus, Heyder's Pincushion Cactus, mother-of-hundreds.

Genus Mammillaria — 19 Species

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bird's-nest pincushion
Mammillaria decipiens
LC 🐾
whitey
Mammillaria geminispina
LC 🐾
golden star cactus
Mammillaria elongata
LC 🐾
Heyder's Pincushion Cactus
Mammillaria heyderi
LC 🐾
mother-of-hundreds
Mammillaria compressa
LC 🐾
Golf ball
Mammillaria herrerae
CR 🐾
old-lady pincushion
Mammillaria hahniana
NT 🐾
owl's-eye
Mammillaria parkinsonii
EN 🐾
Lace-spine Nipple Cactus
Mammillaria lasiacantha
LC 🐾
pineapple cactus
Mammillaria longimamma
VU 🐾
powder-puff cactus
Mammillaria bocasana
LC 🐾
rainbow pincushion
Mammillaria rhodantha
LC 🐾
royal cross
Mammillaria karwinskiana
LC
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Woolly Nipple Cactus
Mammillaria nivosa
LC
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Pott's Nipple-cactus
Mammillaria pottsii
LC 🐾
fishhook pincushion cactus
Mammillaria glochidiata
CR 🐾
Mexican pincushion
Mammillaria magnimamma
LC 🐾
Texas Nipple Cactus
Mammillaria prolifera
LC 🐾
feather cactus
Mammillaria plumosa
NT
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