Biology:Arrojadoa dinae

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Short description: Species of cactus

Arrojadoa dinae
Arrojadoa dinae Buining & Brederoo.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Cactaceae
Subfamily: Cactoideae
Genus: Arrojadoa
Species:
A. dinae
Binomial name
Arrojadoa dinae
Buining & Brederoo

Arrojadoa dinae is a species of plant in the family Cactaceae. It is endemic to Brazil . Its natural habitat is dry savanna. It is threatened by habitat loss.

The main threats are deforestation for Eucalyptus plantations used for charcoal production. Collection of the plant and fires can impact on its reproductive capacity.

References

  1. Machado, M.; Braun, P.; Taylor, N.P.; Zappi, D. (2017). "Arrojadoa dinae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017: e.T40885A121437076. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T40885A121437076.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/40885/121437076. Retrieved 15 November 2021. 

Wikidata ☰ Q144758 entry