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