Pilosocereus magnificus

Pilosocereus magnificus is a species of plant in the family Cactaceae.

Pilosocereus magnificus
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P. magnificus
Binomial name
Pilosocereus magnificus
(Buining & Brederoo) F.Ritter

It is endemic to Brazil, within Minas Gerais state. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and rocky areas.

It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

  1. Zappi, D. & Taylor, N.P. (2013). "Pilosocereus magnificus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2013: e.T40899A2941612. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T40899A2941612.en. Retrieved 12 December 2017.

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