Cintia
Cintia
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species Cactaceae
Morphological Summary
Monotypic genus of high-altitude globose cacti, endemic to the Bolivian Andes (Potosí department). Small, leafless plant extremely adapted to high-altitude conditions (4000–4500 m a.s.l.), frequent frost, and high UV radiation. Described by Říha in 1995 and dedicated to Cintia Douzet.
Distribution Bolivia (Potosí; Andean altiplano, 4000–4500 m a.s.l.)
Conservation Data Deficient (DD)
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Monotypic genusHigh AndesVulnerable
Cintia knizei
Knize's cintia
Specimen ID RN-CINTI-00002
Origin Bolivia
Type species
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Crested formExtremely rare
Cintia knizei f. cristata
Crested Knize's cintia
Specimen ID RN-CINTI-00003
Origin Bolivia
Type crested form
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Cintia knizei Říha
Specimen ID RN-CINTI-00001
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