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]

Mammillaria duwei
Scientific classification Edit this 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

  1. 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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