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Eriosyce chilensis

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Species of cactus

Eriosyce chilensis
Eriosyce chilensis var. albidiflora
Conservation status

Critically Endangered  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Cactaceae
Subfamily: Cactoideae
Genus: Eriosyce
Species: E. chilensis
Binomial name
Eriosyce chilensis
(Hildm. ex K.Schum.) Katt.

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. Its rarity is primarily due to its small native habitat range and illegal overcollection for the ornamental cactus trade. The cactus has two known varieties, which are similar except that var. chilensis produces red flowers while var. albidiflora produces yellow flowers.

References

  1. ^ Faundez, L.; Guerrero, P.; Saldivia, P.; Walter, H.E. (2011), "Eriosyce chilensis", The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2013, doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T151924A576839.en
  2. "Eriosyce chilensis (Hildm. ex K.Schum.) Katt". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
  3. "Eriosyce chilensis - Overview - Encyclopedia of Life". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 2018-05-28.
  4. "An endangered species of cactus Eriosyce chilensis". ABC News. 2015-10-06. Retrieved 2018-05-28.
  5. "Eriosyce chilensis var. albidiflora". www.llifle.com. Retrieved 2018-05-28.

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Taxon identifiers
Eriosyce chilensis
Echinocactus chilensis
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