Neowerdermannia
Neowerdermannia
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species Cactaceae
Morphological Summary
Genus of geophytic globose cacti of the Andes of Bolivia, Peru, Chile, and Argentina. Extremely adapted to high-altitude Andean punas and quebradas: the main body remains BURIED in the soil (geophytic), with only the spiny crown emerging. This strategy protects against intense frost, wind, and herbivory. Roots are napiform and tuberous, accumulating reserves. Pink-violet showy flowers that emerge directly from the ground. Named in honor of Erich Werdermann (1892–1959), prominent German botanist specializing in South American cacti.
Distribution Bolivia (Potosí, Oruro, Cochabamba), Peru (Puno, Cusco), Chile (north, Tarapacá), Argentina (Jujuy, Salta)
Conservation CITES Appendix II. Threatened by overcollection and overgrazing of Andean punas.
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ChileanHigh Andean
Neowerdermannia chilensis
Chilean neowerdermannia
Specimen ID RN-NWRD-00005
Origin Chile
Type species
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Neowerdermannia chilensis Backeb.
Chilean Neowerdermannia
Specimen ID RN-NWRD-00001
Origin Chile (Tarapacá, Antofagasta: desierto de Atacama y precordillera, 3000–4500 m), sur de Perú (Tacna, Moquegua)
Type Cactus
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High Andean
Neowerdermannia peruviana
Peruvian neowerdermannia
Specimen ID RN-NWRD-00003
Origin Perú, Bolivia
Type species
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High Andean
Neowerdermannia vorwerkii
Vorwerk's neowerdermannia
Specimen ID RN-NWRD-00004
Origin Bolivia, Argentina
Type species
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Neowerdermannia vorwerkii Frič
Vorwerk's Neowerdermannia
Specimen ID RN-NWRD-00002
Origin Bolivia (Potosí, Oruro, Cochabamba: puna altiplánica, 3500–5000 m), noroeste de Argentina (Jujuy), sur de Perú (Puno)
Type Cactus