Kingdom Plantae Family Cactaceae Scientific name Melocactus violaceus Rank Species | Order Caryophyllales Genus Melocactus Higher classification Melocactus | |
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Similar Melocactus, Cactus, Melocactus ernestii, Melocactus glaucescens, Melocactus oreas | ||
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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