Status:
valid
Authors:
Werderm.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
in Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 268. 1931.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001287048
Common Names
- Steinbach's Rebutia
- Rebutia steinbachii
- Steinbach Rebutia
Description
Rebutia steinbachii (also called Steinbach's Rebutia, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Bolivia. It is a globose cactus with a cylindrical stem that can grow up to 10 centimeters tall. The stem is covered with spines, and the flowers are yellow. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Rebutia steinbachii is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and homes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, such as headaches, fever, and stomach problems.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Rebutia steinbachii sub. verticillacantha (F.Ritter) Donald ex D.R.Hunt
Rebutia steinbachii sub. steinbachii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rebutia steinbachii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The fruits are yellow and contain many small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have round-shaped bodies.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rebutia steinbachii can be propagated through seed or offsets. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun. Water when the soil is dry, and fertilize in the spring and summer.
Where to Find Rebutia steinbachii
Rebutia steinbachii is native to Bolivia and can be found in the departments of Chuquisaca, La Paz, and Potosi.
Species in the Rebutia genus
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,