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bishop's-cap

Astrophytum myriostigma

Least Concern

About

The Bishop's-cap (Astrophytum myriostigma) is a species in the genus Astrophytum. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (bitki)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Astrophytum myriostigma (bishop's-cap)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Algononcillo de Mitra

German Bischofsmütze

Portuguese cactus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bishop's-cap?

The scientific name of bishop's-cap is Astrophytum myriostigma. It belongs to the genus Astrophytum.

What is the conservation status of bishop's-cap?

bishop's-cap (Astrophytum myriostigma) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does bishop's-cap live?

bishop's-cap is found in Distributed across Brazil and Taiwan.. Countries include Brazil, Taiwan.

What family does bishop's-cap belong to?

bishop's-cap (Astrophytum myriostigma) belongs to the genus Astrophytum, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

Is bishop's-cap endangered?

No, bishop's-cap (Astrophytum myriostigma) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does bishop's-cap belong to?

bishop's-cap (Astrophytum myriostigma) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of bishop's-cap?

The closest relatives of bishop's-cap in the genus Astrophytum include monk's-hood, Sand Dollar Cactus, bishop's-cap.