Eriosyce chilensis
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 ornamental 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]
| 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 |
| Binomial name | |
| Eriosyce chilensis (Hildm. ex K.Schum.) Katt. | |
References
- 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
- "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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