Lobivia minutiflora: a cryptic species finally recognised

Summary: The taxonomic and nomenclatural history of Lobivia chrysochete (Werdermann) Wessner is reviewed and a lectotype established. Biogeographic, morphological and genetic information is provided to support the assertion that one member of the group, Lobivia chrysochete var. minutiflora Rausch, should be considered a distinct species. Illustrations of both species in habitat and cultivation are presented.