A Study in Scarlet: New Report on the Illegal Trade of Coroa-de-Frade Cactus in Espírito Santo, Brazil

Paubrasilia 2026 Open access

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Authors: Lucas O. Bezerra, Daniel O. Sabbagh, Rodrigo Theófilo Valadares, Luana Silva Braucks Calazans
DOI: 10.33447/paubrasilia.2026.e0180
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Abstract

The globose cactus Melocactus violaceus Pfeiff. is an endemic and threatened species from eastern Brazil. One of the threats affecting the species is the overexploitation of natural populations for ornamental purposes. Here we report the commercialization of the species in street markets in Grande Vitória, Espírito Santo in 2025, highlighting the continued decline of the species even within conservation units.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Wildlife Conservation and Criminology Analyses Botany and Plant Ecology Studies Conservation Biodiversity and Resource Management

Publication details

Journal / source
Paubrasilia
Volume
9
Pages
e180–e180
Publication date
19 January 2026
Language
PT