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Rat-tail Nipple Cactus

Mammillaria pottsii

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Caryophyllales ›Family: Cactaceae ›Genus: Mammillaria

About

Mammillaria pottsii, also known as fox-tail cactus or rat-tail nipple cactus, is a species of flowering plant in the Cactaceae family. It was first described by Scheer ex Salm-Dyck, Cact. Hort. 1849: 104 (1850) According to the United Nations Environment Programme, M. leona is a synonym for M. pottsii.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rat-tail Nipple Cactus?
The scientific name of Rat-tail Nipple Cactus is Mammillaria pottsii.
What is the conservation status of Rat-tail Nipple Cactus?
The Rat-tail Nipple Cactus has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Rat-tail Nipple Cactus belong to?
Rat-tail Nipple Cactus belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Rat-tail Nipple Cactus belong to?
Rat-tail Nipple Cactus belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Rat-tail Nipple Cactus belong to?
Rat-tail Nipple Cactus belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Rat-tail Nipple Cactus belong to?
Rat-tail Nipple Cactus belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
What family does Rat-tail Nipple Cactus belong to?
Rat-tail Nipple Cactus belongs to the family Cactaceae.
What genus does Rat-tail Nipple Cactus belong to?
Rat-tail Nipple Cactus belongs to the genus Mammillaria.