Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
watadae
ID:
358755

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.Itô

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Explan. Diagr. Austroechinocactinae: 288. 1957.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358087

Common Names

  • Lobivia watadae
  • Watada's Lobivia
  • Watada's Cactus

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Description

Lobivia watadae (also called Watada's lobivia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lobivia watadae is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens for its attractive red flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lobivia watadae var. salmonea Y.Itô

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobivia watadae 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 watadae is a tropical perennial cactus native to South America. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the stem. It is best to propagate in the spring or summer when temperatures are warm and the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Lobivia watadae

Lobivia watadae is native to South America and can be found in Bolivia, Peru, and Chile.

Lobivia watadae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobivia watadae?

Lobivia watadae

What is the common name of Lobivia watadae?

Watada's Lobivia

What is the natural habitat of Lobivia watadae?

Lobivia watadae is native to the Andes of Peru

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