Kaktüs Doktoru logo
Kaktüs Doktoru Logo
0
Species

Eriosyce taltalensis

Eriosyce taltalensis

Article summary

Editorial SEO summary

Source-backed classification draft for Eriosyce taltalensis.

Scientific taxonomy article

Eriosyce taltalensis

Eriosyce taltalensis (Hutchison) Katt. is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.1

The current source-backed classification places it in Cactaceae within Eriosyce.12

Its recorded native range/source remark is CLNAT, CLNAN, CLNTA, CLN, SOUTHERNSOUTHAMERICA, SOUTHERNAMERICA; Chile (SW. Antofagasta to NW. Atacama).1

POWO records the plant context as succulent subshrub, desert or dry shrubland.1

This is a source-populated draft intended for later Kaktus Doktoru editorial rewriting; care advice and morphology should be reviewed before publication.

References

  1. Plants of the World Online. "Eriosyce taltalensis (Hutchison) Katt.". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Accessed: 2026-06-10. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:976336-1 ↩
  2. GBIF Secretariat. "Eriosyce taltalensis". GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Accessed: 2026-06-10. https://www.gbif.org/species/7280099 ↩

Plants In This Group

Eriosyce taltalensis

Eriosyce taltalensis

Eriosyce taltalensis

Eriosyce taltalensis is a slow growing, highly resilient cactus belonging to the family Cactaceae. Appreciated for its striking spine configuration and vibrant funnel shaped blossoms, it is a prized species among succulent enthusiasts.