Cacteae is a tribe of plants of the family Cactaceae found mainly in North America especially Mexico.

[1] As of August 2018[update], the internal classification of the family Cactaceae remained uncertain and subject to change.

[2] The main threats to cactus species are poaching, farming, mining developments, and climate change.

The size and shape of the warts ranges from long and leafy (Leuchtenbergia) to broad with flat axillae (Turbinicarpus).

The small to medium-sized, regular to rarely bilaterally symmetrical flowers appear below the crown and open during the day.