About Lobivia cinnabarina (Hook.) Britton & Rose
This species, also referred to as Echinopsis cinnabarina, grows as single individuals with flattened, spherical, bright green shoots. These shoots can reach up to 15 centimetres (5.9 in) in diameter. The apex of the shoot is depressed and has no thorns. There are approximately 20 irregular, crooked ribs that are clearly divided into crooked cusps. It produces two to three slightly curved central spines, and eight to twelve slender, slightly curved marginal spines. The marginal spines measure between 0.6 centimetres (0.24 in) and 1.2 centimetres (0.47 in) long. Its scarlet flowers are bell-shaped to funnel-shaped, grow from the side or shoulder of the shoot, and open during the day. The flowers reach a diameter of up to 4 centimetres (1.6 in). Echinopsis cinnabarina is widespread in the Bolivian departments of Cochabamba, Potosí and Chuquisaca. It grows in the Andes at elevations between 2500 and 3400 meters.
