Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hoevenii
ID:
744833

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rausch

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
in Kakteen And. Sukk. 60: 319. 2009.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744166

Common Names

  • Lobivia hoevenii
  • Hoevenii Lobivia
  • Hoevenii Cactus

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Description

Lobivia hoevenii (also called 'Cactus de Hoeven', among many other common names) is a cactus native to Colombia. It has thick, spiny stems and grows in dry forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lobivia hoevenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobivia hoevenii has small, bright yellow flowers with a sweet scent, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobivia hoevenii is a perennial cactus that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Lobivia hoevenii

Lobivia hoevenii is native to Bolivia.

Lobivia hoevenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobivia hoevenii?

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What is the natural habitat of Lobivia hoevenii?

Lobivia hoevenii is found in Bolivia and Argentina.

What is the flower color of Lobivia hoevenii?

The flowers of Lobivia hoevenii are yellow or orange.

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