Mammillaria duwei

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Mammillaria duwei
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Cactaceae
Subfamily: Cactoideae
Genus: Mammillaria
Species:
M. duwei
Binomial name
Mammillaria duwei
H.Rogozinski & P.Braun

Mammillaria duwei is a species of flowering plant in the cactus family. It is endemic to Mexico, where it occurs only in the state of Guanajuato. It is known from only one location. [1] It is known commonly as the biznaguita. [1]

This is a critically endangered species due to its limited distribution and illegal collecting for trade. There are perhaps 500 mature individuals left in the wild. [1]

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 Fitz Maurice, B.; Fitz Maurice, W.A. (2013). "Mammillaria duwei". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2013: e.T40832A2935278. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T40832A2935278.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.

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