2026/04/11
Copiapoa lembckei var. magnifica
Field Data
Field NumberKK 1393
Recorded ByKarel Kníže
LocalityCaldera, Chile
Elevation100-200m
Field data provided by rarecactus.com
Notes
Technically reclassified under calderana species.
In habitat, it relies heavily on the camanchaca fog, which is most frequent in the winter and spring months, though it remains opportunistic whenever moisture is available.
Grew from Mesa Garden seed https://mesagarden.com/product/copiapoa-magnifica-85-713
Origin
Northern Chile, Atacama Region. This specific collection by Karel Kníže (KK1393) is a topotype from the coastal desert area surrounding Caldera. It grows on rocky, granitic hills and coastal plains at altitudes of approximately 100–200 meters. This form is now generally considered a synonym of Copiapoa calderana.
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