Xerophyte

Central Spines

1 to 2 ± longer than the radials curved upward, somewhat thickened at the base sometime slightly hooked. Older plant begins to produce very long spines (up to 10 cm in some clones)

Description

Lobivia lateritiaSN|21083]]SN|21083]] var citriflora is a pretty species, with a low thick flat to cylindrical stem 15 cm high and 9 cm thick. Plant almost always grows solitary but sometime ramifies from the base to form clusters.

Roots

Tap root.

Flowers

Short funnel-formed 3 to 5 cm long, 5-6 cm in diameter, the name "citriflora" means "lemon-like flower" and refers to the lemon-yellow or whitish-yellow colour of the blooms. colour) that are usually clearer at centre. Inner perianth segments oblong, acute. Scales on the ovary and flower tube lanceolate, acute with dull-white hairs in the axil. Filaments yellow, anthers yellowhis-white. Stigma lobes about 7 or 8.

Blooming Season

Bloom in the daytime, from late spring to summer and remain open for about three days.

Ribs

About 18, broad at the base, acute straight, approx 1 cm high.

Radial Spines

9-10 straight interlaced horizontally with one another, up to 5 cm long, whitish, yellowish or brownish.

Fruits

Similar to theLobivia lateritiaSN|21083]]SN|21083]] var. kupperiana.

Areoles

Felted1-2 cm apart.