Echinopsis calorubra
| Echinopsis calorubra | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Echinopsis |
| Species: | E. calorubra
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| Binomial name | |
| Echinopsis calorubra Cárdenas[1]
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Echinopsis calorubra, synonyms including Lobivia calorubra, is a species of Echinopsis found in Bolivia.[2]
Description
Echinopsis 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.[3]
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.[4][3]
References
- ^ "Echinopsis calorubra Cárdenas". The International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ^ a b "Echinopsis calorubra Cárdenas". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ^ 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.