Pilosocereus floccosus

Pilosocereus floccosus is a species of plant in the family Cactaceae.

Pilosocereus floccosus
Pilosocereus floccosus

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
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Core eudicots
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P. floccosus
Binomial name
Pilosocereus floccosus
Byles & G.D.Rowley

It is endemic to Brazil, in Bahia and Minas Gerais states. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and rocky areas.

It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

  1. Machado, M.; Zappi, D. & Taylor, N.P. (2017). "Pilosocereus floccosus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2017: e.T40893A121557462. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T40893A121557462.en. Retrieved 12 December 2017.

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