Locality:
Peru, ApurÃmac, Valley OF Rio Colcachaca at Cotarusi-Colca ca. 1 km. above junction w. Rio Chalhuanca ca. 15 km (air) S of Chalhuanca
Elevation:
3000-3100 meters
(9840-10168ft)
Habitat:
A.) Roadsides & rocky slopes near houses. B.) Edge of maize & potato fields on terraces and hedgerows. C.) Steep very rocky (calcareous) S-facing slopes with many Cereus & Opuntia cacti, Bromeliads, few trees (Escallonia) with Tillandsia usneoides, many shrubs, all heavily grazed.