Melocactus violaceus

Melocactus violaceus
Melocactus violaceus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Core eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Melocactus
Species: M. violaceus
Binomial name
Melocactus violaceus
Pfeiff.

Melocactus violaceus is a species of plant in the Cactaceae family. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are dry savanna and sandy shores. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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