Malesherbia tocopillana is a subshrub native to Tocopilla, Antofagasta Chile.

[2][3] It is found in costal deserts at altitudes of 150 - 400 m.[4] It reaches heights of 50 cm, has 25 - 65mm long leaves and simple racemes pink flowers.

[2][1][5][6] It is considered a very rare plant, with only 9 live individuals documented, as such, it is classified as endangered.

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