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monk's-hood

Astrophytum ornatum

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Brazil. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (bitki)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Species
Astrophytum ornatum (monk's-hood)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Algodoncillo
German Mönchskappe
Portuguese cactus

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Sand Dollar Cactus
Astrophytum asterias
Vulnerable
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bishop's-cap
Astrophytum capricorne
Least Concern
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bishop's-cap
Astrophytum myriostigma
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of monk's-hood?
The scientific name of monk's-hood is Astrophytum ornatum. It belongs to the genus Astrophytum.
What is the conservation status of monk's-hood?
monk's-hood (Astrophytum ornatum) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does monk's-hood live?
monk's-hood is found in Found in Brazil. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil.
What family does monk's-hood belong to?
monk's-hood (Astrophytum ornatum) belongs to the genus Astrophytum, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
Is monk's-hood endangered?
Yes, monk's-hood (Astrophytum ornatum) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does monk's-hood belong to?
monk's-hood (Astrophytum ornatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of monk's-hood?
The closest relatives of monk's-hood in the genus Astrophytum include Sand Dollar Cactus, bishop's-cap, bishop's-cap.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Astrophytum — 4 Species

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monk's-hood
Astrophytum ornatum
VU
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Sand Dollar Cactus
Astrophytum asterias
VU 🐾
bishop's-cap
Astrophytum capricorne
LC 🐾
bishop's-cap
Astrophytum myriostigma
LC
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