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Echinopsis calorubra

Echinopsis calorubra, synonyms including Lobivia calorubra, is a species of Echinopsis found in Bolivia.

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.

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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