Maihueniopsis archiconoidea

This taxon was described by F. Ritter in 1980 in his book “Kakteen in Südamerika” vol. 3. Type locality is Transito, east of Vallenar, Chile, in altitudes between 1200 and 2800 m.

Maihueniopsis archiconoidea SAR 15861 near Conay, Chile

In 2017, after two futile attempts, we finally saw these plants for the first time in habitat near Conay.

Maihueniopsis archiconoidea SAR 15861 near Conay, Chile

Unfortunately, we have never seen flowers, fruits or seeds of this species yet.

There were many, yet small plants at our locality.

On areas further west in direction to Vallenar, that seem suitable for the species and where there may have been these plants before they are now growing vines.

 

 

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