Arrojadoa dinae

Arrojadoa dinae is a species of plant in the family Cactaceae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitat is dry savanna. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Arrojadoa dinae
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Cactaceae
Subfamily: Cactoideae
Genus: Arrojadoa
Species:
A. dinae
Binomial name
Arrojadoa dinae
Buining & Brederoo

The main threats are deforestation for Eucalyptus plantations used for charcoal production. Collection of the plant and fires can impact on its reproductive capacity.

References

  1. Machado, M.; Braun, P.; Taylor, N.P.; Zappi, D. (2017). "Arrojadoa dinae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T40885A121437076. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T40885A121437076.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.


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