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Dahlia Apple Cactus

Echinocereus poselgeri

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 (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Caryophyllales (อันดับคาร์เนชัน)
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Species
Echinocereus poselgeri (Dahlia Apple Cactus)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Órgano-pequeño Sacasil

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bundle hedgehog
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Echinocereus russanthus
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Claretcup Hedgehog
Echinocereus triglochidiatus
Least Concern
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Chisos Mountain Hedgehog Cactus
Echinocereus chisosensis
Endangered
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Pitaya
Echinocereus enneacanthus
Least Concern
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Mojave Mound Cactus
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Isla San Pedro Cactus
Echinocereus websterianus
Near Threatened
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Arizona Hedgehog Cactus
Echinocereus arizonicus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dahlia Apple Cactus?
The scientific name of Dahlia Apple Cactus is Echinocereus poselgeri. It belongs to the genus Echinocereus.
What is the conservation status of Dahlia Apple Cactus?
Dahlia Apple Cactus (Echinocereus poselgeri) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Dahlia Apple Cactus belong to?
Dahlia Apple Cactus (Echinocereus poselgeri) belongs to the genus Echinocereus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
Is Dahlia Apple Cactus endangered?
No, Dahlia Apple Cactus (Echinocereus poselgeri) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Dahlia Apple Cactus belong to?
Dahlia Apple Cactus (Echinocereus poselgeri) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Dahlia Apple Cactus?
The closest relatives of Dahlia Apple Cactus in the genus Echinocereus include Arizona Hedgehog Cactus, bundle hedgehog, Brownspine Hedgehog Cactus, Claretcup Hedgehog, Chisos Mountain Hedgehog Cactus.

Genus Echinocereus — 20 Species

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Arizona Hedgehog Cactus
Echinocereus arizonicus
LC 🐾
bundle hedgehog
Echinocereus fasciculatus
LC 🐾
Brownspine Hedgehog Cactus
Echinocereus russanthus
LC 🐾
Claretcup Hedgehog
Echinocereus triglochidiatus
LC 🐾
Chisos Mountain Hedgehog Cactus
Echinocereus chisosensis
EN 🐾
Pitaya
Echinocereus enneacanthus
LC 🐾
Mojave Mound Cactus
Echinocereus polyacanthus
LC 🐾
Isla San Pedro Cactus
Echinocereus websterianus
NT 🐾
San Esteban hedgehog
Echinocereus grandis
LC 🐾
Devil-thorn
Echinocereus pseudopectinatus
LC 🐾
Leding's hedgehog cactus
Echinocereus ledingii
LC 🐾
Nichol's Hedgehog Cactus
Echinocereus nicholii
LC 🐾
Scarlet Hedgehog Cactus
Echinocereus coccineus
LC 🐾
Lamb's Tail Cactus
Echinocereus schmollii
EN 🐾
Green Pitaya
Echinocereus viridiflorus
LC 🐾
Allicoche Hedgehog Cactus
Echinocereus papillosus
LC
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Dahlia Apple Cactus
Echinocereus poselgeri
LC
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Engelmann's Hedgehog Cactus
Echinocereus engelmannii
LC 🐾
Spiny Hedgehog Cactus
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
LC 🐾
Rainbow Cactus
Echinocereus pectinatus
LC
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