Pilosocereus multicostatus
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Pilosocereus multicostatus is a species of plant
in the Cactaceae family. It is endemic to Brazil
. Its natural habitat
are rocky areas. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Plant
Plants are living organisms belonging to the kingdom Plantae. Precise definitions of the kingdom vary, but as the term is used here, plants include familiar organisms such as trees, flowers, herbs, bushes, grasses, vines, ferns, mosses, and green algae. The group is also called green plants or...
in the Cactaceae family. It is endemic to Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
. Its natural habitat
Habitat
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are rocky areas. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source
- Taylor, N.P. 2002. Pilosocereus multicostatus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 August 2007.