Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.Itô
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Explan. Diagr. Austroechinocactinae: 289. 1957.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358241
Common Names
- Lobivia polyantha
- Polyantha Lobivia
- Lobivia Polyantha
Description
Lobivia polyantha (also called Many-flowered Lobivia, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to the Andes Mountains in Bolivia. It typically grows in rocky outcrops and is characterized by its globular shape and bright yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lobivia polyantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal medicines. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lobivia polyantha has yellow or orange flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lobivia polyantha is a cactus species native to Bolivia. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix and should be watered only when the soil is completely dry. It is propagated by seed or by cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and allowed to dry for a few days before planting.
Where to Find Lobivia polyantha
Lobivia polyantha is native to Bolivia.
Lobivia polyantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lobivia polyantha?
Lobivia polyantha
What is the common name of Lobivia polyantha?
Many-Flowered Lobivia
What is the family of Lobivia polyantha?
Cactaceae
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,