Biology:Melocactus violaceus

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Short description: Species of cactus

Melocactus violaceus
Melocactus violaceus.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Cactaceae
Subfamily: Cactoideae
Genus: Melocactus
Species:
M. violaceus
Binomial name
Melocactus violaceus
Pfeiff.

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. 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