Xerophyte

Habit

It is a small, low growing cactus that grows usually solitary (unless damaged).

Central Spines

Usually absent.

Seeds

Spherical, rough, grey, covered with skin remainders.

Description

Echinopsis cinnabarina var. acanthoplegmaSN|13648]]SN|13648]], best known as Lobivia acanthoplegmaSN|9457]]SN|9457]] is small cactus species with colourful flowers ranging from orange to dark violet-red with contrasting white throat.

Flowers

Arising from the basal tubercles on the side of the plant, up to 5 cm long and in diameter, unscented, orange to dark violet-red, throat usually lighter or white.

Ribs

Aprrox. 26 with noticeable tubercles up to 15 mm long.

Stem

Spherical-flattened to spherical, 15 cm diameter.

Radial Spines

Approx. 10, up to 20 mm long, awl-like, lying flat to the body, more or less interlaced.

Fruits

Globose to oval, semi-dry and perpendicularly splitting.