[2] Soehrensia tarijensis initially grows individually, later becoming a shrub with few side branches and reaching heights of growth of up to 5 meters.

The strong, cylindrical, dark green shoots reach a diameter of up to 35 centimeters.

The large, clear areoles located on them are covered with gray felt and are close together.

[3] Soehrensia tarijensis is widespread in the southwest and south of Bolivia and the Argentine province of Jujuy in the Andes at altitudes of 3000 to 4500 meters.

Spanish common names are "Poco", "Poco-Poco", "Achuma" and "Cardón".