Coryphantha pycnacantha facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Coryphantha pycnacantha
Conservation status
Endangered (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Order:	Caryophyllales
Family:	Cactaceae
Subfamily:	Cactoideae
Genus:	Coryphantha
Species:	C. pycnacantha
Binomial name
Coryphantha pycnacantha (Mart.) Lem.
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Coryphantha pycnacantha is a special kind of cactus that only grows in central Mexico. It's a unique plant that loves to live in places with deep lava soils. Sadly, this cactus is an Endangered species, which means it's in danger of disappearing forever.

About the Coryphantha pycnacantha Cactus

This amazing cactus, known scientifically as Coryphantha pycnacantha, is a true survivor. It's part of the big cactus family, which is famous for living in dry places. Unlike some other plants, this cactus has adapted to grow in tough conditions, especially on soils formed from old lava.

Where Does This Special Cactus Live?

The Coryphantha pycnacantha cactus is found only in a few specific states in central Mexico. These states are Hidalgo, Puebla, Tlaxcala, and Veracruz. This means it's an "endemic" species, which is a fancy way of saying it's native and unique to that particular area and doesn't grow naturally anywhere else in the world.

Why Is It Endangered?

This beautiful cactus is listed as an Endangered species on the IUCN Red List. The IUCN Red List is like a global report card that tells us which plants and animals are at risk of disappearing. Being "endangered" means there are not many of these cacti left in the wild. This could be because their natural homes are shrinking, or other things are making it hard for them to survive. Protecting these special plants helps keep our planet healthy and diverse.

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In Spanish: Coryphantha pycnacantha para niños