Eriosyce chilensis or "Chilenito" is a critically endangered species of cactus from Chile.[2] 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.[3][4] The cactus has two known varieties, which are similar except that var. chilensis produces red flowers while var. albidiflora produces yellow flowers.[5]
| Eriosyce chilensis | |
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| Eriosyce chilensis var. albidiflora | |
Scientific classification 
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| 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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References edit
- ^ a b 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 (Hildm. ex K.Schum.) Katt". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
- ^ "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.
External links edit
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