Status:
valid
Authors:
O.F.Cook
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
in Natl. Hort. Mag. 22: 148. 1943.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367515
Common Names
- Lobivia Erosa
- Erosa Lobivia
- Erosa Cactus
Description
Lobivia erosa (also called Eroded Lobivia, among many other common names) is a perennial cactus native to South America. It has a short stem and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in deserts and other arid habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lobivia erosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lobivia erosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lobivia erosa is a perennial cactus that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized occasionally. The cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Lobivia erosa
Lobivia erosa can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.
Lobivia erosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lobivia erosa?
Lobivia erosa
What is the common name of Lobivia erosa?
Eroded Lobivia
What is the natural habitat of Lobivia erosa?
Mountainous regions
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,