Structure, habitats, biology and research findings. Four genera, current names and links to older literature.
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Miniature cacti of rock crevices in the Andes. The genus comprises one accepted species, Blossfeldia liliputana, distinguished by its epidermal structure, few stomata and ability to survive severe dehydration. [2-WWW] [Barthlott and Porembski 1996]
Czytaj about the genus BlossfeldiaTree-like cacti of northern Peru with thin, wing-like ribs. The genus is represented by Calymmanthium substerile. Its flower bud develops inside a sheath of stem tissue bearing areoles and spines. [2-WWW] [de Vos et al. 2025]
Czytaj about the genus CalymmanthiumAn Andean genus comprising five accepted species. The plants have flattened or angular stems and occupy rocks, terrestrial substrates or tree branches. Chloroplast studies showed their close relationship to the tree-like Calymmanthium. [2-WWW] [Korotkova et al. 2010]
Czytaj about the genus LymanbensoniaA genus endemic to Chile's coastal Atacama. It includes plants ranging from small geophytes with storage roots to clumps of many short columnar stems. Its occurrence in the fog zone links its biology to topography, radiation and water availability. [Larridon et al. 2015] [2-WWW]
Czytaj about the genus CopiapoaIn study descriptions, the current name is accompanied by the name used in the cited publication. Accepted names were checked in POWO on 9 October 2026. [2-WWW]
| Name in the source | Accepted name and profile |
|---|---|
| Blossfeldia minima | Blossfeldia liliputana [2-WWW] |
| Calymmanthium fertile | Calymmanthium substerile [2-WWW] |
| Lepismium brevispinum | Lymanbensonia brevispina [2-WWW] |
| Rhipsalis incachacana | Lymanbensonia incachacana [2-WWW] |
| Pfeiffera micrantha | Lymanbensonia micrantha [2-WWW] |
| Copiapoa haseltoniana | Copiapoa gigantea [2-WWW] |
| Copiapoa cinerea var. haseltoniana | Copiapoa gigantea [2-WWW] |
| Copiapoa columna-alba | Copiapoa cinerea subsp. columna-alba [2-WWW] |
| Copiapoa krainziana | Copiapoa cinerea subsp. krainziana [2-WWW] |
| Copiapoa humilis subsp. australis | Copiapoa australis [2-WWW] |
| Copiapoa tenuissima | Copiapoa humilis subsp. tenuissima [2-WWW] |
| Copiapoa hypogaea subsp. laui | Copiapoa laui [2-WWW] |
| Pilocopiapoa solaris | Copiapoa solaris [2-WWW] |