Pilosocereus floccosus
Pilosocereus floccosus is a species of plant in the family Cactaceae.
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It is endemic to Brazil, in Bahia and Minas Gerais states. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and rocky areas.
It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- Machado, M.; Zappi, D. & Taylor, N.P. (2017). "Pilosocereus floccosus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2017: e.T40893A121557462. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T40893A121557462.en. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
Sources
- Taylor, N.P. 2002. Pilosocereus floccosus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 August 2007.
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