Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calorubra
ID:
1261278

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cárdenas) Rausch

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Lobivia 85: 21. 1987.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260616

Common Names

  • Lobivia calorubra
  • Red-hot Lobivia
  • Red-hot Lobivia Cactus

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Description

Lobivia calorubra (also called Red lobivia, among many other common names) is a succulent, growing up to 15 cm tall. It is native to Bolivia and is found in dry grassland, scrub and rocky slopes, at elevations of 2,500–4,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Lobivia calorubra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and in erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobivia calorubra has bright red flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. Its seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobivia calorubra is a cactus species that is native to Bolivia. It is a slow-growing species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and should be watered sparingly.

Where to Find Lobivia calorubra

Lobivia calorubra is native to Bolivia.

Lobivia calorubra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobivia calorubra?

Lobivia calorubra

What are the common names of Lobivia calorubra?

Red-flowered cactus, Red-flowered hedgehog

What is the natural habitat of Lobivia calorubra?

Lobivia calorubra is native to the Andes mountains in Peru

Species in the Lobivia genus

Lobivia cincero, Lobivia fungiflora, Lobivia duursmaiana, Lobivia cornula, Lobivia ducis-pauli, Lobivia dragai, Lobivia albicentra, Lobivia abrantha, Lobivia areopegon, Lobivia watadae, Lobivia vanurkiana, Lobivia tuberculosa, Lobivia matuzawae, Lobivia napina, Lobivia megatae, Lobivia janseniana, Lobivia katagirii, Lobivia hystrichacantha, Lobivia ikedae, Lobivia ruberrima, Lobivia rowleyi, Lobivia rigidispina, Lobivia otukae, Lobivia purpurea, Lobivia polyantha, Lobivia erosa, Lobivia acchaensis, Lobivia hoevenii, Lobivia kuehhasii, Lobivia krahn-juckeri, Lobivia brachiantha, Lobivia cinnabarina, Lobivia ferox, Lobivia lateritia, Lobivia pugionacantha, Lobivia schneideriana, Lobivia arachnacantha, Lobivia cardenasiana, Lobivia taratensis, Lobivia calorubra, Lobivia tafnaensis, Lobivia polycephala, Lobivia chrysochete, Lobivia maximiliana, Lobivia pampana, Lobivia hertrichiana, Lobivia pentlandii, Lobivia tegeleriana, Lobivia backebergii, Lobivia caineana,

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,

References