Echinopsis hertrichiana

Naming

Synonyms
Lobivia hertrichiana
Neolobivia hertrichiana
Echinopsis backebergii
Lobivia allegraiana
Lobivia binghamiana
Lobivia incaica
Neolobivia incaica
Lobivia planiceps
Lobivia huilcanota
Lobivia minuta
Neolobivia minuta
Lobivia vilcabambae
Neolobivia vilcabambae
Lobivia simplex
Lobiva echinata
Neolobivia echinata
Lobivia laui

Distribution

Echinopsis hertrichiana is native to Pisac and Huambutio (Cuzco), Peru. It is present at altitudes between 3,000 and 3,500 m asl.

Status

This species has a very restricted range (extent of occurrence is approximately 20km2) and is only known to occur in two locations. One of the locations is near Inca ruins, which are frequently visited by tourists, who disturb the habitat and also collect and use this species as an ornamental. Both of these threats are causing an ongoing decline in the species.

Habitat

This species occurs on steep rocky or sandstone slopes in inter-Andean valleys.

Uses

This cactus is used as an ornamental plant.