Caiophora rosulata

Caiophora rosulata belongs to the Loasaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the loasa family. This species is distributed across northwestern Argentina, Bolivia, northern Chile, and Peru. The plant was originally described in 1894 by Wedd., and its current taxonomic classification was established by Urb. & Gilg. The genus Caiophora includes several species characterized by their rosette-forming growth habit and typically showy flowers. Caiophora rosulata is adapted to the arid and semi-arid environments of its native range, where it contributes to the regional biodiversity.