Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maximiliana
ID:
1284603

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Heyder ex A.Dietr.) Backeb. ex Rausch

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Lobivia: 36. 1975.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001283941

Common Names

  • Lobivia maximiliana
  • Maximiliana Lobivia
  • Maximiliana Spiderling

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Description

Lobivia maximiliana (also called Maximilian's Lobivia, among many other common names) is a small cactus in the Cactaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lobivia maximiliana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lobivia maximiliana sub. caespitosa (J.A.Purpus) Rausch ex G.D.Rowley
Lobivia maximiliana sub. maximiliana
Lobivia maximiliana sub. westii (Hutchison) Rausch ex G.D.Rowley

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobivia maximiliana has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a terminal inflorescence. The flowers are followed by small, black, round berries. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobivia maximiliana is a cactus native to South America. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Lobivia maximiliana

Lobivia maximiliana can be found in Bolivia.

Lobivia maximiliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobivia maximiliana?

Lobivia maximiliana

What is the natural habitat of Lobivia maximiliana?

It is native to Bolivia and found in grasslands and open woodlands.

What are the characteristics of Lobivia maximiliana?

It is an evergreen shrub with small, ovate leaves and yellow flowers.

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

Albert Gottfried Dietrich (1795-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Dietr.' in the authors string.
Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.
Walter Rausch (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rausch' in the authors string.
Edward Heyder (1808-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heyder' in the authors string.