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0Lobivia jajoiana Backeb.
- Accepted name
- Echinopsis jajoana (Backeb.) Blossf. the name used is a synonym10
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Lobivia9
- Plant type
- Perennial, small-sized, spherical cactus (Cactaceae), with a thick taproot.
- Natural habitat
- Rocky areas of the altiplano at altitudes of 2200–4100 m, often found with Rebutia species. Where it occurs, it is common and not significantly threatened.2
- Height / growth form
- Soft, 5–7 cm in diameter, grayish or dark green body, initially spherical, later elongated; 10–14 wavy, angled tubercles forming ribs. About 10 radial spines (1 cm) and 1–3 strong, dark, often hooked central spines (3–6 cm).3
- Flowering period
- Flowers opening from the side, at the base of the body, up to 7 cm; their color varies from yellow to orange, through tomato and wine red to all shades of purple, with a shiny, dark purple–black ring (hymen) at the throat.4
- Growth & dormancy period
- Grows in summer; a winter dormancy period is required for regular flowering.6
- Synonyms
- 11
30 synonyms
- Echinopsis jajoana
- Lobivia jajoana
- Echinopsis jajoiana
- Echinopsis marsoneri
- Lobivia jajoiana Backeb.
- Echinopsis sanguiniflora (Backeb.) D.R.Hunt
- Lobivia chrysacantha (Backeb.) H.P.Kelsey & Dayton
- Lobivia chrysantha jajoana (Backeb.) Rausch
- Lobivia chrysantha jajoana (Backeb.) Rausch ex G.D.Rowley
- Lobivia chrysantha jajoiana (Backeb.) Rausch ex G.D.Rowley
- Lobivia chrysantha jajoiana (Backeb.) Rausch, 1977
- Lobivia chrysantha caspalasensis (Rausch) G.D.Rowley
- Lobivia chrysantha jajoiana (Backeb.) Rausch
- Lobivia chrysantha paucicostata (Rausch) Rausch
- Lobivia dragai Fric
- Lobivia duursmaiana Backeb.
- Lobivia glauca paucicostata Rausch
- Lobivia jajoana Backeb.
- Lobivia jajoana miniatinigra (F.Ritter) J.Ullmann
- Lobivia jajoana caspalasensis (Rausch) V.Gapon & Schelkun.
- Lobivia jajoana nidularis (Rausch) V.Gapon & Schelkun.
- Lobivia jajoana pungens (Rausch) V.Gapon & Schelkun.
- Lobivia jajoana aurata Rausch
- Lobivia jajoana caspalasensis Rausch
- Lobivia jajoana elegans Rausch
- Lobivia jajoana fleischeriana Backeb.
- Lobivia jajoana nidularis Rausch
- Lobivia jajoana paucicostata (Rausch) Rausch
- Lobivia jajoana pungens Rausch
- Lobivia jajoana striatipetala Y.Itô
Sources (12)
- LLIFLE – Lobivia jajoiana · Native distribution
- LLIFLE – Lobivia jajoiana · Natural habitat
- LLIFLE – Lobivia jajoiana · Height / growth form
- LLIFLE – Lobivia jajoiana · Flowering period
- Cactus Art – Lobivia jajoiana · Conservation – note
- LLIFLE – Lobivia jajoiana var. aurata · Growth & dormancy period
- LLIFLE – Lobivia jajoiana var. aurata
- Chiba University plant DB (POWO szerinti név)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Lobivia jajoiana · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – Echinopsis jajoana (accepted) · Accepted name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
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How it thrives
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Lobivia tip: Needs a cool, dry winter and full sun for its vivid flowers (now often included in Echinopsis).
Cultivars of Lobivia jajoiana
Lobivia jajoiana – what to know
Lobivia jajoiana – family: Cactaceae, genus: Lobivia. Native range: North Argentina: Salta and Jujuy provinces. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 3 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Lobivia species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Lobivia jajoiana?
According to the general guideline for the genus Lobivia: Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Lobivia jajoiana need?
According to the general guideline for the genus Lobivia: It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Lobivia jajoiana get?
According to the general guideline for the genus Lobivia: Keep it above 3 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Lobivia jajoiana toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Lobivia jajoiana flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Lobivia: Typical flowering time: May, June.
What members’ data shows
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Lobivia jajoiana (CC BY 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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