Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polycephala
ID:
1261405

Status:
valid

Authors:
Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Kaktus-ABC: 413. 1936.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260743

Common Names

  • Lobivia polycephala
  • Many-headed Lobivia
  • Many-headed Lobivia Cactus

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Description

Lobivia polycephala (also called Many-headed lobivia, among many other common names) is a succulent, growing up to 15 cm tall. It is native to Bolivia and is found in dry grassland, scrub and rocky slopes, at elevations of 2,500–4,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Lobivia polycephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and in erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobivia polycephala has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. Its seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobivia polycephala is a cactus species that is native to Bolivia. It is a slow-growing species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and should be watered sparingly.

Where to Find Lobivia polycephala

Lobivia polycephala is native to Bolivia.

Lobivia polycephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobivia polycephala?

Lobivia polycephala

What type of plant is Lobivia polycephala?

Cactus

What is the natural habitat of Lobivia polycephala?

Deserts and arid 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,

References