''Lobivia calorubra'' is a species of ''
Lobivia
''Lobivia'' is a genus of Cactus, cacti native species, native to South America from Bolivia, Peru to northwestern Argentina and Northern Chile.
Species
Species of the genus ''Lobivia'' according to Plants of the World Online :
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'' found in
Bolivia
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Description
''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
In botany, areoles are small light- to dark-colored bumps on cactus, cacti out of which grow clusters of Thorns, spines, and prickles, spines. Areoles are important diagnostic features of cactus, cacti, and identify them as a family distinct fr ...
, 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.
Distribution
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.
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Flora of Bolivia
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