Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hertrichiana
ID:
1288370

Status:
valid

Authors:
Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
in Kakteen-Freund 1: 103. 1933.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001287708

Common Names

  • Lobivia hertrichiana
  • Hertrich's Lobivia
  • Hertrich's Cactus

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Description

Lobivia hertrichiana (also called Golden Torch, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Bolivia, Argentina, and Peru. It is a small, globular cactus with yellow spines and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and grows in full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Lobivia hertrichiana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating inflammation and pain relief.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lobivia hertrichiana for. wegneriana (Grunert & Kluegel) J.Ullmann

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobivia hertrichiana has yellow flowers with a red center, small black seeds, and small seedlings with grayish-green stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobivia hertrichiana is a slow-growing cactus that prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is propagated by seed or offsets. It is sensitive to overwatering, so it should be watered only when the soil is dry.

Where to Find Lobivia hertrichiana

Lobivia hertrichiana is native to Bolivia.

Lobivia hertrichiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobivia hertrichiana?

Lobivia hertrichiana

What is the common name of Lobivia hertrichiana?

Hertrich's Lobivia

What is the natural habitat of Lobivia hertrichiana?

It is native to the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina

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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