Mammillaria duwei
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]
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Scientific classification  | |
| 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 | |
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
- 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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