Corryocactus ayacuchoensis
| Corryocactus ayacuchoensis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Corryocactus |
| Species: | C. ayacuchoensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Corryocactus ayacuchoensis Rauh & Backeb. 1956 publ. 1957
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Corryocactus ayacuchoensis is a species of Corryocactus found in Peru.[2]
Description
This species features upright stems that grow 1 to 2 meters tall and 5.5 to 6.5 centimeters in diameter. The stems branch profusely from the base and have 5 to 7 ribs. Areoles on these ribs bear white to yellowish-brown spines, including up to 3 central spines (3.5 to 5 cm long) and 8 to 10 radial spines (2 cm long). Orange-red flowers, measuring 4 to 5 centimeters long and up to 5 centimeters wide, bloom at the stem tips. The cactus produces greenish fruits, 2.5 to 3.5 centimeters in diameter, containing brownish-black seeds.[3]
Distribution
Corryocactus ayacuchoensis is a shrubby cactus native to Peru, found in desert or dry scrub biomes at altitudes between 2800 and 3350 meters.[3]
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Habitat in Chuyayacu, Peru
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Solitary plant growing in Socapara, Peru
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Plant in Canaria, Peru
Taxonomy
First described by Werner Rauh and Curt Backeberg as Copiapoa ayacuchoensis in their 1956 publication, the specific epithet "ayacuchoensis" refers to the Peruvian department of Ayacucho, its native region.[4]
References
- ^ Assessment), Jose Roque (Global Cactus (2011-05-04). "The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
- ^ "Corryocactus ayacuchoensis Rauh & Backeb". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
- ^ a b "Ministerio del Ambiente: Todos los cactus del Perú" (PDF). Retrieved 2026-01-08.
- ^ Eggli, Urs; Newton, Leonard E. (2004-03-11). Etymological Dictionary of Succulent Plant Names. Berlin; New York: Springer Science & Business Media. ISBN 978-3-540-00489-9.
External links
- Media related to Corryocactus ayacuchoensis at Wikimedia Commons
- Data related to Corryocactus ayacuchoensis at Wikispecies