The Endemic Plants of Chile

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Cactaceae

Maihueniopsis conoidea (Backeb.) F.Ritter

Regions

Antofagasta

Habitat

Desert, Andean desert and Mediterranean

Distribution and habitat

Only known from Baños de Puritama and adjacent areas in provonce Antofagasta. It has an altitudinal range of 2500-4050 m above sea level, mainly growing on sandy and rocky soils but at higher elevations it grows in grasslands.

Conservation status

  • Least Concern