Airampoa - Revision history

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	{{Taxobox		{{Taxobox
	\| name = Airampoa		\| name = Airampoa
	\| image = ~~Airampoa~~.jpg		\| image = Airampoa_ayrampo.jpg
	\| kingdom = [[Plantae]]		\| kingdom = [[Plantae]]
	\| family = [[Cactaceae]]		\| family = [[Cactaceae]]
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	\| tribe = [[Opuntieae]]		\| tribe = [[Opuntieae]]
	\| genus = '''Airampoa'''		\| genus = '''Airampoa'''
	\| notes = Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015).		\| authority = Frič (1933)
			\| notes = Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015) with reference to Guiggi (2007), Griffith & Porter (2009), and Ritz et al. (2012).
	}}		}}

	== Etymology ==		== Etymology ==
	~~The name Airampoa derives~~ from the ~~native~~ name ~~of the plant (in Quechua,~~ ayrampo, ~~airampo, ayram pu means garnet~~ red~~), whose~~ fruits ~~are~~ used as a colouring ~~in food, and as a dye~~.		Derived from the Quechua name ''ayrampo'', referring to the red fruits used as dye and food colouring.

	== Description ==		== Description ==
	'''Airampoa''' is a genus of small, ~~low, strongly articulated and~~ compact ~~opuntias,~~ forming ~~small~~ cushions~~. Spines are finely aciculate, of variable size and colour. Glochids are present, and the plants have small cylindrical deciduous leaves~~.		'''Airampoa''' is a genus of small, compact opuntioid cacti forming low cushions.

	Flowers ~~are diurnal,~~ self-sterile~~, bell~~-shaped~~, and of variable colour~~: ~~yellow~~, orange, red, carmine ~~red~~ to purplish ~~red,~~ rarely white. ~~The stigma pistil is emerald~~ green. Pollination ~~is provided~~ by ~~wasps and bees~~.		* '''Habit''': Low-growing; strongly articulated; forming dense cushions.
			* '''Stems''': Composed of small segments; compact and clustered.
			* '''Leaves''': Small, cylindrical, deciduous.
			* '''Areoles''': Bearing glochids.
			* '''Spines''': Fine, acicular; variable in size and colour.
			* '''Flowers''': Diurnal; self-sterile.
			* '''Flower shape''': Bell-shaped.
			* '''Flower color''': Yellow, orange, red, carmine to purplish; rarely white.
			* '''Stigma''': Emerald green.
			* '''Pollination''': By bees and wasps.
			* '''Fruits''': Fleshy; yellow to red; laterally dehiscent; with red pulp.
			* '''Seeds''': Small; flattened; kidney-shaped; wrinkled; often stained by fruit pigments.
			* '''Seed dispersal''': By birds (notably rheas).

	~~Fruits are somewhat fleshy, laterally dehiscent, yellow to red, with red pulp serving as a colouring agent. Seeds are rather small, flattened, kidney~~-~~shaped, more or less wrinkled, and straw-coloured.~~		== Habitat ==
			Occurs in high-altitude Andean environments:

	~~== Habitat ==~~		* puna and altiplano regions
	~~The genus grows mainly in the Andean Precordillera areas, in the~~ puna and altiplano~~, on~~ gravelly or sandy soils~~, at~~ ground ~~level, forming colonies. They often grow~~ under shrubs ~~or in full sun with poor surrounding vegetation.~~		* gravelly or sandy soils
			* open ground or under sparse shrubs

	Altitude range: approximately 1800–4000 m.		Altitude range: approximately 1800–4000 m.

	== Distribution ==		== Distribution ==
	* Argentina (~~Catamarca, Jujuy, Rioja, Mendoza, Salta~~, ~~San Juan, Tucumán~~)		South America:
	* ~~Bolivia~~ (~~Chuquisaca~~, ~~La Paz, Oruro, Potosí, Tarija~~)
	* ~~Northern Chile~~ (~~Arica, Tarapacá~~)		* Argentina
	* ~~Southern Peru~~ (~~Arequipa~~, ~~Puno, Tacna)~~		* Bolivia
			* Northern Chile
			* Southern Peru

			== Taxonomy ==
			A problematic and variable genus.

			Key points:

			* Previously included in ''Tunilla'' (Hunt & Iliff, 2000)
			* Re-established as ''Airampoa'' (Guiggi, 2007) following nomenclatural revision
			* Distinguished by pollen morphology (perforated tectum vs reticulate in ''Opuntia'')
			* Molecular studies place it within Opuntieae but outside ''Opuntia'' sensu stricto
			* High morphological variability possibly due to hybridization

			The genus is accepted as distinct in Lodé (2015), though species delimitation remains uncertain.

	== Species ==		== Species ==
	~~The genus includes the following species~~:		According to Joël Lodé (2015):

	* [[Airampoa albisaetacens]]		* [[Airampoa albisaetacens]]
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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	* ~~Established in 1933 by Fric, the genus was later reinstated to replace the unnecessary name~~ Tunilla.		* Previously confused with ''Tunilla''.
	* ~~Airampoa is distinguished from Opuntia primarily by its pollen structure, which has a perforated tectum~~.		* Likely contains fewer true species than currently listed.
	* ~~The species show~~ extreme morphological variability ~~in habitat, possibly due to ancient hybridization~~.		* Exhibits extreme morphological variability across populations.
	* ~~Molecular studies confirm the genus~~ as a distinct ~~clade~~ within ~~the tribe~~ Opuntieae.		* Fruits traditionally used as natural dyes.
			* Represents a distinct Andean lineage within Opuntieae.

	[[Category:Cactaceae ~~genera~~]]		[[Category:Cactaceae]]
			[[Category:Opuntioideae]]
	[[Category:Opuntieae]]		[[Category:Opuntieae]]
			[[Category:Airampoa]]

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	== Etymology ==		== Etymology ==
	The name ''Airampoa~~'' is derived~~ from the native ~~Quechua~~ name ~~for~~ the plant, ''ayrampo~~'' or ''~~airampo'', ~~which~~ means "garnet red~~". This refers to the~~ fruits~~, which have long been~~ used as a ~~natural~~ food ~~coloring~~ and dye.		The name Airampoa derives from the native name of the plant (in Quechua, ayrampo, airampo, ayram pu means garnet red), whose fruits are used as a colouring in food, and as a dye.

	== Description ==		== Description ==
	'''Airampoa''' ~~consists~~ of small, low~~-growing~~, and compact opuntias ~~that form dense~~ cushions. ~~The stems~~ are ~~strongly articulated (segmented).~~		'''Airampoa''' is a genus of small, low, strongly articulated and compact opuntias, forming small cushions. Spines are finely aciculate, of variable size and colour. Glochids are present, and the plants have small cylindrical deciduous leaves.
	* Spines: Finely aciculate ~~(needle-like)~~, ~~varying in~~ size and ~~color~~.
	~~* ~~Glochids~~: Present~~, ~~as is typical for~~ the ~~subfamily.~~		Flowers are diurnal, self-sterile, bell-shaped, and of variable colour: yellow, orange, red, carmine red to purplish red, rarely white. The stigma pistil is emerald green. Pollination is provided by wasps and bees.
	* Leaves: Small, cylindrical~~, and~~ deciduous.
	~~* ~~Flowers~~: Diurnal and~~ self-sterile~~. They are~~ bell-shaped and ~~exhibit a wide range~~ of ~~colors~~: yellow, orange, red, carmine~~, or~~ purplish-red (rarely white). ~~A distinguishing feature~~ is ~~the~~ emerald green ~~stigma pistil~~. Pollination is ~~primarily carried out~~ by bees ~~and wasps~~.		Fruits are somewhat fleshy, laterally dehiscent, yellow to red, with red pulp serving as a colouring agent. Seeds are rather small, flattened, kidney-shaped, more or less wrinkled, and straw-coloured.
	~~* ~~Fruits~~: Somewhat~~ fleshy ~~and~~ laterally dehiscent~~. The~~ red pulp ~~is rich in pigment~~.
	~~* ~~Seeds~~: Flattened and~~ kidney-shaped, ~~often stained red by the fruit pulp. Dispersal is often aided by birds such as the Rheas (''Pterocnemia pennata'')~~.

	== Habitat ==		== Habitat ==
	The genus grows mainly in the Andean Precordillera, ~~Puna~~, ~~and Altiplano regions. They are found~~ on gravelly or sandy soils, ~~often~~ at ground level, forming ~~large~~ colonies. They ~~are highly resilient plants, growing~~ in full sun with ~~very sparse~~ surrounding vegetation.		The genus grows mainly in the Andean Precordillera areas, in the puna and altiplano, on gravelly or sandy soils, at ground level, forming colonies. They often grow under shrubs or in full sun with poor surrounding vegetation.
	~~* ~~Altitude range: 1800 – 4000 m.
			Altitude range: approximately 1800–4000 m.

	== Distribution ==		== Distribution ==
	~~* ~~Argentina:** (Catamarca, Jujuy, La Rioja, Mendoza, Salta, San Juan, Tucumán)		* Argentina (Catamarca, Jujuy, Rioja, Mendoza, Salta, San Juan, Tucumán)
	~~* ~~Bolivia:** (Chuquisaca, La Paz, Oruro, Potosí, Tarija)		* Bolivia (Chuquisaca, La Paz, Oruro, Potosí, Tarija)
	~~* ~~Northern Chile:** (Arica, Tarapacá)		* Northern Chile (Arica, Tarapacá)
	~~* ~~Southern Peru:** (Arequipa, Puno, Tacna)		* Southern Peru (Arequipa, Puno, Tacna)

	== ~~Taxonomy & Synonyms~~ ==		== Species ==
	The genus ~~has a complex history. It was established by Frič in 1933 but was later abandoned in favor of ''Tunilla'' (Hunt & Iliff, 2000). However,~~ following ~~changes to the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature in 2006, it was determined that ''Airampoa'' is the correct and valid name.~~		The genus includes the following species:
	* Synonyms: ''Tunilla'' Hunt & Iliff (nom. superfl.)

	Molecular studies (Griffith & Porter, 2009) show that ''Airampoa'' forms a distinct clade within the tribe '''Opuntieae''', separate from the genus ''Opuntia'' s.s. due to differences in pollen structure (perforated tectum in ''Airampoa'' vs. reticulate in ''Opuntia'').

	~~== Species ==~~
	~~According to the current classification by Joël Lodé and Doweld (2002), the genus includes the following species:~~
	* [[Airampoa albisaetacens]]		* [[Airampoa albisaetacens]]
	* [[Airampoa armata]]		* [[Airampoa armata]]
	* [[Airampoa ayrampo]] ~~(formerly ''Tunilla soehrensii'')~~		* [[Airampoa ayrampo]]
	* [[Airampoa chilensis]]		* [[Airampoa chilensis]]
	* [[Airampoa corrugata]] ~~(formerly ''Tunilla longispina'')~~		* [[Airampoa corrugata]]
	* [[Airampoa erectoclada]]		* [[Airampoa erectoclada]]
	* [[Airampoa microdisca]]		* [[Airampoa microdisca]]
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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	* The species ~~within this genus are known for~~ extreme morphological variability in habitat, ~~likely~~ due to ancient hybridization.		* Established in 1933 by Fric, the genus was later reinstated to replace the unnecessary name Tunilla.
	* ~~Taxonomists suggest there may actually be only 3 to 5~~ distinct ~~species, but until further molecular analysis of all populations is complete,~~ the ~~current list is maintained~~.		* Airampoa is distinguished from Opuntia primarily by its pollen structure, which has a perforated tectum.
			* The species show extreme morphological variability in habitat, possibly due to ancient hybridization.
			* Molecular studies confirm the genus as a distinct clade within the tribe Opuntieae.

	[[Category:Cactaceae genera]]		[[Category:Cactaceae genera]]
	[[Category:Opuntieae]]		[[Category:Opuntieae]]
	~~[[Category:Cacti of South America]]~~

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{{Taxobox
| name = Airampoa
| image = Airampoa.jpg
| kingdom = [[Plantae]]
| family = [[Cactaceae]]
| subfamily = [[Opuntioideae]]
| tribe = [[Opuntieae]]
| genus = '''Airampoa'''
| notes = Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015).
}}

== Etymology ==
The name ''Airampoa'' is derived from the native Quechua name for the plant, ''ayrampo'' or ''airampo'', which means "garnet red". This refers to the fruits, which have long been used as a natural food coloring and dye.

== Description ==
'''Airampoa''' consists of small, low-growing, and compact opuntias that form dense cushions. The stems are strongly articulated (segmented).
* **Spines:** Finely aciculate (needle-like), varying in size and color.
* **Glochids:** Present, as is typical for the subfamily.
* **Leaves:** Small, cylindrical, and deciduous.
* **Flowers:** Diurnal and self-sterile. They are bell-shaped and exhibit a wide range of colors: yellow, orange, red, carmine, or purplish-red (rarely white). A distinguishing feature is the emerald green stigma pistil. Pollination is primarily carried out by bees and wasps.
* **Fruits:** Somewhat fleshy and laterally dehiscent. The red pulp is rich in pigment.
* **Seeds:** Flattened and kidney-shaped, often stained red by the fruit pulp. Dispersal is often aided by birds such as the Rheas (''Pterocnemia pennata'').

== Habitat ==
The genus grows mainly in the Andean Precordillera, Puna, and Altiplano regions. They are found on gravelly or sandy soils, often at ground level, forming large colonies. They are highly resilient plants, growing in full sun with very sparse surrounding vegetation.
* **Altitude range:** 1800 – 4000 m.

== Distribution ==
* **Argentina:** (Catamarca, Jujuy, La Rioja, Mendoza, Salta, San Juan, Tucumán)
* **Bolivia:** (Chuquisaca, La Paz, Oruro, Potosí, Tarija)
* **Northern Chile:** (Arica, Tarapacá)
* **Southern Peru:** (Arequipa, Puno, Tacna)

== Taxonomy & Synonyms ==
The genus has a complex history. It was established by Frič in 1933 but was later abandoned in favor of ''Tunilla'' (Hunt & Iliff, 2000). However, following changes to the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature in 2006, it was determined that ''Airampoa'' is the correct and valid name.
* **Synonyms:** ''Tunilla'' Hunt & Iliff (nom. superfl.)

Molecular studies (Griffith & Porter, 2009) show that ''Airampoa'' forms a distinct clade within the tribe '''Opuntieae''', separate from the genus ''Opuntia'' s.s. due to differences in pollen structure (perforated tectum in ''Airampoa'' vs. reticulate in ''Opuntia'').

== Species ==
According to the current classification by Joël Lodé and Doweld (2002), the genus includes the following species:
* [[Airampoa albisaetacens]]
* [[Airampoa armata]]
* [[Airampoa ayrampo]] (formerly ''Tunilla soehrensii'')
* [[Airampoa chilensis]]
* [[Airampoa corrugata]] (formerly ''Tunilla longispina'')
* [[Airampoa erectoclada]]
* [[Airampoa microdisca]]
* [[Airampoa minuscula]]
* [[Airampoa orurensis]]
* [[Airampoa picardoi]]
* [[Airampoa tilcarensis]]

== Notes ==
* The species within this genus are known for extreme morphological variability in habitat, likely due to ancient hybridization.
* Taxonomists suggest there may actually be only 3 to 5 distinct species, but until further molecular analysis of all populations is complete, the current list is maintained.

[[Category:Cactaceae genera]]
[[Category:Opuntieae]]
[[Category:Cacti of South America]]