Melocactus glaucescens
| Melocactus glaucescens | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Genus: | Melocactus |
| Species: | M. glaucescens |
| Binomial name | |
| Melocactus glaucescens Buining & Brederoo | |
Melocactus glaucescens is a species of plant in the Cactaceae family. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are rocky areas and hot deserts. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- ↑ Braun, P.; Machado, M.; Taylor, N.P. & Zappi, D. (2013). "Melocactus glaucescens". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2013: e.T40923A2944067. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T40923A2944067.en. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
Sources
- Taylor, N.P. 2002. Melocactus glaucescens. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 22 August 2007.
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