Melocactus paucispinus
Melocactus paucispinus | |
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Conservation status | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Core eudicots |
Order: | Caryophyllales |
Family: | Cactaceae |
Genus: | Melocactus |
Species: | M. paucispinus |
Binomial name | |
Melocactus paucispinus Heimen & R.J.Paul | |
Melocactus paucispinus is a species of plant in the Cactaceae family. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitat is dry savanna. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source
- Taylor, N.P. 2002. Melocactus paucispinus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 22 August 2007.