fire barrel cactus

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Brazil.

🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Family

Cactaceae

Genus

Ferocactus

Species

Ferocactus gracilis (fire barrel cactus)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese cactus

Similar Species in Ferocactus

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California Barrel Cactus

Ferocactus cylindraceus

Least Concern

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Candy Barrel Cactus

Ferocactus wislizeni

Vulnerable

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Coast Barrel Cactus

Ferocactus viridescens

Least Concern

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devil's-tongue cactus

Ferocactus latispinus

Least Concern

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Emory's Barrel Cactus

Ferocactus emoryi

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of fire barrel cactus?

The scientific name of fire barrel cactus is Ferocactus gracilis. It belongs to the genus Ferocactus.

What is the conservation status of fire barrel cactus?

fire barrel cactus (Ferocactus gracilis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does fire barrel cactus live?

fire barrel cactus is found in Found in Brazil.. Countries include Brazil.

What family does fire barrel cactus belong to?

fire barrel cactus (Ferocactus gracilis) belongs to the genus Ferocactus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

Is fire barrel cactus endangered?

No, fire barrel cactus (Ferocactus gracilis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does fire barrel cactus belong to?

fire barrel cactus (Ferocactus gracilis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of fire barrel cactus?

The closest relatives of fire barrel cactus in the genus Ferocactus include California Barrel Cactus, Candy Barrel Cactus, Coast Barrel Cactus, devil's-tongue cactus, Emory's Barrel Cactus.