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Deuterocohnia strobilifera Mez

Publ: Feddes Repert. 3: 15 (1906)

Type: Bolivia, Dept. Chuquisaca, Prov. Sud Cinti, Camataqui, 2500 m a.s.l., 10 Feb. 1904, Fiebrig 2933 [holotype: B, photo ex B in GH, F].

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Distribution: BOLIVIA. Dept. La Paz, Chuquisaca, Potosí, Tarija. ARGENTINA. Prov. Jujuy: Dept. Santa Catalina.

Habitat: Terrestrial, on rocky slopes in Prepuna and Semihumid Puna regions, open areas with sparse vegetation, 2300–3900 m. Elev.

Etymology: The epithet refers to the dense partial inflorescences (Greek strobilus = pine-cone). Deuterocohnia strobilifera

var. inermis L.B.Sm.
var. strobilifera