Notocactus
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| Notocactus | |
|---|---|
| File:Notocactus ottonis.jpg | |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily | Cactoideae |
| Tribe | Notocacteae |
| SubTribe | |
| Genus | Notocactus |
| Species | |
| Notes | Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015). Lodé separates Notocactus from Parodia based on seed and floral morphology. |
Etymology
The name is derived from the Greek notos (south), referring to its distribution in the southern part of South America.
Description
Notocactus consists of small-to-medium globose or shortly cylindrical cacti, very popular for their easy cultivation and beautiful flowers.
- Stems: Typically globose, often becoming columnar with age.
- Flowers: Usually large, funnel-shaped, and mostly yellow (though some are pink or red). A key feature is the often bright red or purple stigma lobes.
- Seeds: Generally larger and different in structure compared to Parodia.
Distribution
- South America: Southern Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Northern Argentina.
Species and Subspecies List (Full Lodé 2015 Taxonomy) Notocactus arnostianus
