A new species of cactus from the Valle de los Volcanes (Arequipa, Peru): Corryocactus volcanicus (Cactoideae, Cactaceae)

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Authors: G. Anthony Pauca-Tanco, Paul Hoxey
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Abstract

This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Pauca-Tanco, G. Anthony, Hoxey, P. (2025): A new species of cactus from the Valle de los Volcanes (Arequipa, Peru): Corryocactus volcanicus (Cactoideae, Cactaceae). Phytotaxa 733 (3): 282-288, DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.733.3.2, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.733.3.2AbstractA new species of columnar cactus, Corryocactus volcanicus, from the Valle de los Volcanes in the department of Arequipa (southern Peru) is described and illustrated. Morphological comparisons are made with two related species, i.e. C. brevistylus and C. brachypetalus. The new species differs in the size and colour of the flowers, morphology of the spines on the fruits, and seeds. Original photographs of the new species and a distribution map are provided. Additionally, the IUCN Red List conservation status of Endangered is proposed.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions Plant Diversity and Evolution Botany and Plant Ecology Studies

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Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Publication date
26 February 2026
Language
EN
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