Melocactus azureus
Melocactus azureus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Caryophyllales |
Family: | Cactaceae |
Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
Genus: | Melocactus |
Species: | M. azureus
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Binomial name | |
Melocactus azureus Buining & Brederoo
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Melocactus azureus is a species of cactus. It is endemic to Brazil, where it is known only from Bahia. It is locally abundant but the populations are fragmented and vulnerable to habitat degradation.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b Taylor, N.P.; Machado, M.; Zappi, D.; Braun, P. (2013). "Melocactus azureus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T40917A2943509. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T40917A2943509.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
Categories:
- IUCN Red List endangered species
- Endemic flora of Brazil
- Melocactus
- Vulnerable plants
- Cactus stubs