Leucostele werdermanniana explained

Leucostele werdermanniana is a species of cactus found in Bolivia.^[1]

Distribution

Plants are found growing in the Tarija Department and in the Charcoma Valley, east of Tupiza in Bolivia at elevations of 2600 to 3000 meters. Plants growing in the habitat include Oreocereus celsianus.^[2]

Taxonomy

This species is named in honor of german botanist Erich Werdermann.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Leucostele werdermanniana (Backeb.) Schlumpb. . Plants of the World Online . 2024-01-06.
2. Web site: Hall . Frikkie . Trichocereus werdermannianus . LLIFLE . 2013-08-04 . 2024-01-11.