Status:
valid
Authors:
Backeb.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
in Jahrb. Deutsch. Kakteen-Ges. 1: 82, fig. 1936.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001287788
Common Names
- Lobivia tegeleriana
- Tegeler's Lobivia
- Tegeler's Cactus
Description
Lobivia tegeleriana (also called Tegeler's Lobivia, among many other common names) is a small, globose cactus with yellow-brown spines and yellow flowers. It is native to Bolivia and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lobivia tegeleriana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating inflammation and pain relief.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lobivia tegeleriana has yellow flowers with a red center, small black seeds, and small seedlings with grayish-green stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lobivia tegeleriana is a cactus species native to Peru. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To cultivate, it needs a well-draining soil mix and plenty of sunlight. Water sparingly during the summer months and more frequently during the winter months.
Where to Find Lobivia tegeleriana
Lobivia tegeleriana can be found in the deserts of South America, particularly in Bolivia, Peru, and Argentina.
Lobivia tegeleriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lobivia tegeleriana?
Lobivia tegeleriana
What is the natural habitat of Lobivia tegeleriana?
Rocky outcrops of Peru
What is the average size of Lobivia tegeleriana?
Up to 6 inches in height
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,