1,069 observationsLeast Concern
dog-tail cactus
Deamia testudo
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Caryophyllales ›Family: Cactaceae ›Genus: Deamia
About
Deamia testudo is a species of flowering plant in the family Cactaceae, native from southern Mexico through Central America to Nicaragua. It was first described in 1838. It is a climber or clamberer, with long stems and large white flowers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of dog-tail cactus is Deamia testudo.
- The dog-tail cactus has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- dog-tail cactus belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- dog-tail cactus belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- dog-tail cactus belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- dog-tail cactus belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
- dog-tail cactus belongs to the family Cactaceae.
- dog-tail cactus belongs to the genus Deamia.