260 observationsEndangered
Mammillaria parkinsonii
Mammillaria parkinsonii
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Caryophyllales ›Family: Cactaceae ›Genus: Mammillaria
About
Mammillaria parkinsonii, also known as owl-eye pincushion or owl-eye cactus, is a species of flowering plant in the Cactaceae family. It is endemic to Queretaro, Mexico. Mammillaria parkinsonii is listed as Endangered due to a limited distribution (extent of occurrence ca 2,500 km2), severe fragmentation, a continuing decline due to illegal collection, and degradation of its habitat across its range. Clarification of the taxonomic status of this species is a research priority.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mammillaria parkinsonii is Mammillaria parkinsonii.
- The Mammillaria parkinsonii has a conservation status of Endangered.
- Mammillaria parkinsonii belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Mammillaria parkinsonii belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Mammillaria parkinsonii belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Mammillaria parkinsonii belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
- Mammillaria parkinsonii belongs to the family Cactaceae.
- Mammillaria parkinsonii belongs to the genus Mammillaria.