Arthrocereus melanurus
| Arthrocereus melanurus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Genus: | Arthrocereus |
| Species: | A. melanurus |
| Binomial name | |
| Arthrocereus melanurus (K.Schum.) L.Diers, P.J.Braun & Esteves | |
Arthrocereus melanurus is a species of plant in the Cactaceae family. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are dry savanna and rocky areas. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- Taylor, N.P. 2002. Arthrocereus melanurus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 20 August 2007.
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