Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rigidispina
ID:
358887

Status:
valid

Authors:
Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Descr. Cact. Nov. 3: 7. 1963.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358219

Common Names

  • Lobivia rigidispina
  • Rigidispina Lobivia
  • Lobivia Rigidispina

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Description

Lobivia rigidispina (also called Rigid-spined 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 rigidispina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobivia rigidispina has yellow flowers with a red center and small, round seedpods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, long stems with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobivia rigidispina 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 rigidispina

Lobivia rigidispina is native to Bolivia.

Lobivia rigidispina FAQ

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Rigid Spine Lobivia

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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,

References