Eriosyce chilensis

Eriosyce chilensis
Eriosyce chilensis var. albidiflora
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
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.[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

  1. 1 2 Faundez, L.; Guerrero, P.; Saldivia, P.; Walter, H.E., "Eriosyce chilensis", The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2013
  2. ↑ "Eriosyce chilensis - Overview - Encyclopedia of Life". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 2018-05-28.
  3. ↑ "An endangered species of cactus Eriosyce chilensis". ABC News. 2015-10-06. Retrieved 2018-05-28.
  4. ↑ "Eriosyce chilensis var. albidiflora". www.llifle.com. Retrieved 2018-05-28.


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