Lobivia calorubra
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Lobivia |
| Species: | L. calorubra
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| Binomial name | |
| Lobivia calorubra (Cárdenas) Rausch
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Lobivia calorubra is a species of Lobivia found in Bolivia.[1]
Description[edit]
Lobivia calorubra is a type of cactus with stems that can reach heights of 6-7 feet and widths of 14 cm. These stems have 16 ribs and areoles, each bearing a single central spine that can grow up to 2.5 cm long, as well as 9-13 slightly curved radial spines. The flowers of this species are noteworthy for their orange-red upper parts and bluish-pink bases, reaching sizes of up to 15 cm.[2]
Distribution[edit]
This species is distributed in the departments of Santa Cruz, Tarija, and Cochabamba. It is found at elevations ranging from 2,400 to 3,000 meters and in grassland environments.[3][2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Lobivia calorubra (Cárdenas) Rausch". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
- ^ a b "Lobivia calorubra". llifle.com. 2013-08-04. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
- ^ "On-line Guide to the positive identification of Members of the Cactus Family". On-line Guide to the positive identification of Members of the Cactus Family. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
External links[edit]
Media related to Lobivia calorubra at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Lobivia calorubra at Wikispecies
