Copiapoa
Encyclopedia
Copiapoa is a genus
of cacti
from the dry coastal desert
s of northern Chile
. It comprises about 26 species
. These species vary in form from spherical to slightly columnar and in color from a brownish to blue-green body.
.
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
of cacti
Cactus
A cactus is a member of the plant family Cactaceae. Their distinctive appearance is a result of adaptations to conserve water in dry and/or hot environments. In most species, the stem has evolved to become photosynthetic and succulent, while the leaves have evolved into spines...
from the dry coastal desert
Desert
A desert is a landscape or region that receives an extremely low amount of precipitation, less than enough to support growth of most plants. Most deserts have an average annual precipitation of less than...
s of northern Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
. It comprises about 26 species
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
. These species vary in form from spherical to slightly columnar and in color from a brownish to blue-green body.
Taxonomy
Pilocopiapoa F.Ritter has been brought into synonymy with this genus. Some authorities also include here the genus BlossfeldiaBlossfeldia
Blossfeldia is a genus of cacti, comprising the smallest cactus species. The genus is named after Harry Blossfeld. Some authorities only recognize one species in this genus ....
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Species
- Copiapoa bridgesii (Copiapoa de Bridges)
- Copiapoa calderana
- Copiapoa cinerascens
- Copiapoa cinereaCopiapoa cinereaCopiapoa cinerea is a species of the genus Copiapoa in the family of Cactaceae. The name cinerea comes from the Latin word for ash, by reference to the colour of the epiderm....
(Copiapoa de Philippi) - Copiapoa conglomerata
- Copiapoa coquimbanaCopiapoa coquimbanaCopiapoa coquimbana is a species of clump-forming cacti native to South America. The plant bears 3 cm yellow flowers in summer, and grows up to 60 cm high and 1 m across. The species is named after the city of Coquimbo in Chile. Variations include C. coquimbana var. fiedleriana,...
(Coquimbano) - Copiapoa echinata var. borealis
- Copiapoa echinoidesCopiapoa echinoidesCopiapoa echinoides is a species of cacti. The stem is ribbed and has a flattened spherical shape with 3 cm long spines. The plant grows to a height of up to 15 cm and bears 4 cm pale-yellow flowers in summer....
- Copiapoa echinoidesCopiapoa echinoidesCopiapoa echinoides is a species of cacti. The stem is ribbed and has a flattened spherical shape with 3 cm long spines. The plant grows to a height of up to 15 cm and bears 4 cm pale-yellow flowers in summer....
var. cuprea - Copiapoa echinoidesCopiapoa echinoidesCopiapoa echinoides is a species of cacti. The stem is ribbed and has a flattened spherical shape with 3 cm long spines. The plant grows to a height of up to 15 cm and bears 4 cm pale-yellow flowers in summer....
var. dura - Copiapoa esmeraldana
- Copiapoa fiedleriana
- Copiapoa grandiflora
- Copiapoa haseltoniana
- Copiapoa humilis (Humildito)
- Copiapoa hypogaea
- Copiapoa krainziana (Chascón)
- Copiapoa laui
- Copiapoa longistaminea
- Copiapoa malletiana (Copiapoa de Carrizal)
- Copiapoa marginataCopiapoa marginataCopiapoa marginata is a species of clump-forming cacti. The plant grows to a height of up to 60 cm and bears 2–5 cm yellow flowers in spring and summer. Variations include C. marginata var. bridgesii and the subspecies C. marginata subsp. robustispina....
- Copiapoa megarhiza
- Copiapoa mollicula (Bajotierra)
- Copiapoa serpentisulcata
- Copiapoa solaris
- Copiapoa solaris var. ferox
- Copiapoa taltalensis (Quisco del Desierto)
- Copiapoa tenuissima
- Copiapoa tocopillana (Tocopillano)
See also
- Copiapó (the largest city of the Atacama region)
- Pan de Azúcar National ParkPan de Azúcar National ParkPan de Azúcar National Park is a national park of Chile. The park straddles the border between the Antofagasta Region and the Atacama Region. Its name, Parque Nacional Pan de Azúcar, means "sugar loaf".-Geography:...
External links
- From Caldera to Copiapo, a collection of images of various species
- Illustrated list of Copiapoa Species