Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rauschii
ID:
1290423

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zecher

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
in Succulenta (Netherlands) 53(3): 42. 1974.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001289761

Common Names

  • Lobivia rauschii
  • Rausch's Lobivia
  • Rausch's Torch Cactus

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Description

Lobivia rauschii (also called Rausch's Lobivia, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to South America. It is a small, globular cactus with short, white spines. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lobivia rauschii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lobivia rauschii are yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobivia rauschii is a small, evergreen, succulent shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Lobivia rauschii

Lobivia rauschii is native to the Bolivian Andes and can be found in the wild in the area around La Paz. It is also available from specialty nurseries and online retailers.

Lobivia rauschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobivia rauschii?

Lobivia rauschii

What is the natural habitat of Lobivia rauschii?

It is native to the dry forests of Bolivia and Peru

What is the size of Lobivia rauschii?

It is a small cactus, usually reaching a height of up to 10 cm

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

Ernst Zecher: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zecher' in the authors string.