Arrojadoa dinae
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.
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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 |
| Binomial name | |
| Arrojadoa dinae Buining & Brederoo | |
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
- 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.
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