- Micranthocereus polyanthus
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Micranthocereus polyanthus Conservation status Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Core eudicots Order: Caryophyllales Family: Cactaceae Genus: Micranthocereus Species: M. polyanthus Binomial name Micranthocereus polyanthus
(Werderm.) Backeb.Micranthocereus polyanthus is a species of plant in the Cactaceae family. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and rocky areas. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Sources
- Taylor, N.P. 2002. Micranthocereus polyanthus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 22 August 2007.
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