Described sites and the distinguishing character
The protologue abstract reports known sites at 4400–4650 m above sea level and a hemispherical habit with very dense, flexible white armature. This information is directly available in the summary of the species description. The profile retains this scope of documentation. [Hoxey and Lowry 2021]
Comparisons in the protologue
The authors compare the plant with other high-mountain cumulopuntias, including C. pentlandii (C. boliviana in the source), C. dactylifera (a subspecies of C. boliviana in the source), C. ignescens (as C. glomerata), C. chichensis and C. echinacea. Current names organize these comparisons while retaining reference to the original treatment. [Hoxey and Lowry 2021] [2-WWW]
Synonyms and names in the literature
Cumulopuntia boliviana subsp. flexibilispina [2-WWW]