Eriosyce chilensis
Appearance
Eriosyce chilensis | |
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Eriosyce chilensis var. albidiflora | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Caryophyllales |
Family: | Cactaceae |
Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
Genus: | Eriosyce |
Species: | E. chilensis
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Binomial name | |
Eriosyce chilensis (Hildm. ex K.Schum.) Katt.
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Eriosyce chilensis or "Chilenito" is a critically endangered species of cactus from Chile. Found on the coast between Coquimbo and Valparaiso, the plant is one of the world's 100 most threatened species according to the IUCN.[1] Its rarity is primarily due to its small native habitat range and illegal overcollection for the ornamenal cactus trade.[2][3] The cactus as two know varieties, which are similar except that var. chilensis produces red flowers while var. albidiflora produces yellow flowers.[4]
References
- ^ a b Faundez, L.; Guerrero, P.; Saldivia, P.; Walter, H.E., "Eriosyce chilensis", The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2013
- ^ "Eriosyce chilensis - Overview - Encyclopedia of Life". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 2018-05-28.
- ^ "An endangered species of cactus Eriosyce chilensis". ABC News. 2015-10-06. Retrieved 2018-05-28.
- ^ "Eriosyce chilensis var. albidiflora". www.llifle.com. Retrieved 2018-05-28.
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