Parodia
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| Parodia | |
|---|---|
| File:Parodia nivosa.jpg | |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily | Cactoideae |
| Tribe | Notocacteae |
| SubTribe | |
| Genus | Parodia |
| Species | |
| Notes | Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015). Strictly defined to exclude Notocactus, following the morphology of seeds and flowers. |
Etymology
Named in honor of Lorenzo Raimundo Parodi, a prominent Argentine botanist.
Description
Parodia consists of small to medium globose cacti, often famous for their incredibly dense and colorful spination.
- Stems: Typically globose, sometimes becoming shortly cylindrical. Many species have spiraled ribs.
- Spines: Often very dense, covering the entire body. Central spines are frequently hooked.
- Flowers: Brightly colored (yellow, orange, red), funnel-shaped, and appear at the apex.
- Seeds: Very small, often with a smooth testa, which distinguishes them from Notocactus.
Distribution
- South America: Primarily the highland regions of Bolivia and Northern Argentina.
Species and Subspecies List
Following the strict classification of Joël Lodé (2015). Total: 31 species and 12 subspecies.
- Parodia alacriportana
- Parodia aureicentra
- Parodia ayopayana
- Parodia chrysacanthion
- Parodia columnaris
- Parodia comarapana
- Parodia commutans
- Parodia compressa
- Parodia faustiana
- Parodia formosa
- Parodia glischrocarpa
- Parodia hausteiniana
- Parodia heteracantha
- Parodia mairanana
- Parodia microsperma (Type species)
- Parodia mueller-melchersii
- Parodia mutabilis
- Parodia nivosa
- Parodia ocampoi
- Parodia otaviana
- Parodia penicillata
- Parodia procera
- Parodia ritteri
- Parodia saint-pieana
- Parodia schwebsiana
- Parodia stuemeri
- Parodia taratensis
- Parodia tucumanensis
- Parodia tuberculata
- Parodia uhligiana
- Parodia weberiana
- Parodia werneri
