Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schieliana
ID:
1289860

Status:
valid

Authors:
Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Descr. Cact. Nov. 1: 30. 1957.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001289198

Common Names

  • Lobivia Schieliana
  • Schieliana Lobivia
  • Schieliana Cactus

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Description

Lobivia schieliana (also called Schiel's cactus, and many other common names) is a cactus species native to Bolivia. It is a globose cactus, with stems up to 15 cm (6 in) tall, and up to 10 cm (4 in) in diameter. It typically grows in dry grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lobivia schieliana is a cactus species native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its purported anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobivia schieliana has yellow flowers with a diameter of around 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single stem with small, yellow spines.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobivia schieliana is a cactus species native to Bolivia. It is a slow-growing cactus that can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Lobivia schieliana should be protected from frost.

Where to Find Lobivia schieliana

Lobivia schieliana is native to Bolivia and Argentina.

Lobivia schieliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobivia schieliana?

Lobivia schieliana

What is the common name of Lobivia schieliana?

Schiel's Lobivia

What is the natural habitat of Lobivia schieliana?

It is native to Argentina and Bolivia

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