Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cornula
ID:
358629

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rausch

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
in Succulenta (Netherlands) 51: 42. 1972.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357961

Common Names

  • Lobivia cornula
  • Cornula Lobivia
  • Cornula Cactus

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Description

Lobivia cornula (also called Cornulate Lobivia, among many other common names) is a species of cactus in the family Cactaceae. It is an evergreen shrub, typically growing to a height of 0.3–1 m. It is native to South America. It is found in a variety of habitats, from dry savanna to moist forest.

Uses & Benefits

Lobivia cornula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobivia cornula has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobivia cornula is a cactus that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting with at least two nodes and allow it to dry out for a few days. Then, plant the cutting in a pot with well-draining soil and keep it in a warm, bright spot. Water the cutting regularly, but don't overwater it. The cutting should take root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Lobivia cornula

Lobivia cornula can be found in the deserts of Bolivia

Lobivia cornula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobivia cornula?

Lobivia cornula

What type of plant is Lobivia cornula?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Lobivia cornula?

Moist forests in tropical Africa

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,

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