Genus Melocactus

Melocactus is a genus of cactus with about 40 species.

Species in the genus Melocactus of plants

 
 

Melocactus azureus - Melocactus azureus is a species of plant in the Cactaceae family. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are rocky areas and hot deserts. It is threatened by habitat loss.

 
 

Melocactus conoideus - Melocactus conoideus is a species of plant in the Cactaceae family. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitat is dry savanna. It is threatened by habitat loss.

 
 

Melocactus deinacanthus - Melocactus deinacanthus is a species of plant in the Cactaceae family. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitat is rocky areas. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Cactus - Melocactus glaucescens is a species of plant in the Cactaceae family. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are rocky areas and hot deserts. It is threatened by habitat loss.

 
 

Melocactus lanssensianus - Melocactus lanssensianus is a species of plant in the Cactaceae family. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are rocky areas and hot deserts. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Cactus - Melocactus pachyacanthus is a species of plant in the Cactaceae family. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are rocky areas and hot deserts. It is threatened by habitat loss.

 
 

Melocactus paucispinus - Melocactus paucispinus is a species of plant in the Cactaceae family. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitat is dry savanna. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Melocactus violaceus - Melocactus violaceus is a species of plant in the Cactaceae family. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are dry savanna and sandy shores. It is threatened by habitat loss.