Moon cactus

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits flooded grasslands and savannas and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Australia, Namibia, South Africa, and United States.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇦 Namibia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Order

Caryophyllales (อันดับคาร์เนชัน)

Family

Cactaceae

Genus

Harrisia

Species

Harrisia martinii (Moon cactus)

Similar Species in Harrisia

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midnight-lady

Harrisia pomanensis

Least Concern

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Fragrant Apple Cactus

Harrisia eriophora

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Moon cactus?

The scientific name of Moon cactus is Harrisia martinii. It belongs to the genus Harrisia.

What is the conservation status of Moon cactus?

Moon cactus (Harrisia martinii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Moon cactus live?

Moon cactus is found in Distributed across Australia, Namibia, South Africa, and United States.. Countries include Australia, Namibia, South Africa, United States.

What family does Moon cactus belong to?

Moon cactus (Harrisia martinii) belongs to the genus Harrisia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

Is Moon cactus endangered?

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

What kingdom does Moon cactus belong to?

Moon cactus (Harrisia martinii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Moon cactus?

The closest relatives of Moon cactus in the genus Harrisia include midnight-lady, Fragrant Apple Cactus.