serpent cactus

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Australia, South Africa, and Zambia.

🇦🇺 Australia 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇿🇲 Zambia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Family

Cactaceae

Genus

Peniocereus

Species

Peniocereus serpentinus (serpent cactus)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish junco

Similar Species in Peniocereus

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Desert Night-blooming Cereus

Peniocereus greggii

Least Concern

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Gearstem Cactus

Peniocereus striatus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of serpent cactus?

The scientific name of serpent cactus is Peniocereus serpentinus. It belongs to the genus Peniocereus.

What is the conservation status of serpent cactus?

serpent cactus (Peniocereus serpentinus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does serpent cactus live?

serpent cactus is found in Distributed across Australia, South Africa, and Zambia.. Countries include Australia, South Africa, Zambia.

What family does serpent cactus belong to?

serpent cactus (Peniocereus serpentinus) belongs to the genus Peniocereus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

Is serpent cactus endangered?

No, serpent cactus (Peniocereus serpentinus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does serpent cactus belong to?

serpent cactus (Peniocereus serpentinus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of serpent cactus?

The closest relatives of serpent cactus in the genus Peniocereus include Desert Night-blooming Cereus, Gearstem Cactus.