wonderful-bristle Turk's-head cactus
Melocactus deinacanthus Buining & Brederoo
Melocactus deinacanthus is a species of cactus in the family Cactaceae, native to Brazil. It is commonly known as the wonderful-bristle Turk's-head cactus. This species is found in rocky habitats and is threatened by habitat loss.
Description
Melocactus deinacanthus, described by Buining & Brederoo in 1973, is a member of the Cactaceae family. Endemic to the northeastern region of Brazil, it grows in rocky environments. The species is at risk due to the degradation and loss of its natural habitat.
Other common names
wonderful-bristle Turk's-head cactus
Distribution
BR · Global · Brazil Northeast
