what is the conservation status of this plant group?
They are species that are not necessarily now threatened with extinction but that may become so unless trade is closely controlled
Cactus
All cacti are included in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which "lists species that are not necessarily now threatened with extinction but that may become so unless trade is closely controlled."
why are leaves modified into spines in the cactus plant It help prevent water loss by reducing air flow close to the cactus and providing some shade what are the parts of this mentioned plant? areoles how would you describe this part? Areoles are an identifying feature of cacti. As well as spines, areoles give rise to flowers, which are usually tubular and multipetaled. what are some of the adaptations these plants have developed to survive in deserted areas? A small number of cactus species in the tribes Hylocereeae and Rhipsalideae have become adapted to life as climbers or epiphytes how are these plants used as food? It can be preserved by boiling to produce syrup and by drying. The syrup can also be fermented to produce an alcoholic drink. how can one propagate these plants? It can be propagated by seed, cuttings or grafting. how can these plants get infected? Fungi, bacteria and viruses attack cacti, the first two particularly when plants are over-watered. what are some of the names of the plant species that are categorized under this plant group? UNANSWERABLE
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Cactus [SEP] Conservation
All cacti are included in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which "lists species that are not necessarily now threatened with extinction but that may become so unless trade is closely controlled." Control is exercised by making international trade in most specimens of cacti illegal unless permits have been issued, at least for exports. Some exceptions are allowed, e.g., for "naturalized or artificially propagated plants". Some cacti, such as all "Ariocarpus" and "Discocactus" species, are included in the more restrictive Appendix I, used for the "most endangered" species. These may only be moved between countries for scientific purposes, and only then when accompanied by both export and import permits.