Biology:Melocactus violaceus
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Short description: Species of cactus
| Melocactus violaceus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Melocactus |
| Species: | M. violaceus
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| Binomial name | |
| Melocactus violaceus Pfeiff.
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Melocactus violaceus is a species of plant in the family Cactaceae. It is endemic to Brazil . Its natural habitats are dry savanna and sandy shores. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Braun, P.; Machado, M.; Taylor, N.P.; Zappi, D. (2017). "Melocactus violaceus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017: e.T40925A121501259. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T40925A121501259.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/40925/121501259. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
Wikidata ☰ Q141872 entry

