Status:
valid
Authors:
(Buxb.) N.P.Taylor
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 5: 93. 1987.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256006
Common Names
- Parodia buiningii
- Buining's Ball Cactus
- Parodia buiningii
Description
Parodia buiningii (also called Notocactus buiningii, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Brazil. It has a globose body, up to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter, with 12 to 14 ribs, and yellowish-brown spines. It grows in rocky hills and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Parodia buiningii is used for ornamental purposes. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Parodia buiningii has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are about 5 cm tall and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Where to Find Parodia buiningii
Parodia buiningii can be found in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico.
Parodia buiningii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parodia buiningii?
Parodia buiningii
What is the common name of Parodia buiningii?
Buining's Ball Cactus
What type of soil is best for Parodia buiningii?
Well-draining soil with a neutral pH
Species in the Parodia genus
Parodia claviceps,
Parodia nothorauschii,
Parodia neohorstii,
Parodia microsperma,
Parodia carambeiensis,
Parodia camblayoides,
Parodia stockingeri,
Parodia rechensis,
Parodia gaucha,
Parodia neobuenekeri,
Parodia mammulosa,
Parodia ottonis,
Parodia linkii,
Parodia schumanniana,
Parodia comarapana,
Parodia ocampoi,
Parodia schwebsiana,
Parodia gibbulosa,
Parodia prestoensis,
Parodia curvispina,
Parodia erubescens,
Parodia langsdorfii,
Parodia tenuicylindrica,
Parodia alacriportana,
Parodia allosiphon,
Parodia aureicentra,
Parodia buiningii,
Parodia chrysacanthion,
Parodia commutans,
Parodia concinna,
Parodia crassigibba,
Parodia erinacea,
Parodia formosa,
Parodia fusca,
Parodia haselbergii,
Parodia hausteiniana,
Parodia herteri,
Parodia horstii,
Parodia maassii,
Parodia magnifica,
Parodia horrida,
Parodia mueller-melchersii,
Parodia muricata,
Parodia nigrispina,
Parodia nivosa,
Parodia oxycostata,
Parodia procera,
Parodia ritteri,
Parodia scopa,
Parodia stuemeri,
Species in the Cactaceae family
Acanthocalycium glaucum,
Acanthocalycium spiniflorum,
Acanthocalycium thionanthum,
Acanthocalycium leucanthum,
Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum,
Acanthocalycium klimpelianum,
Acanthocereus chiapensis,
Acanthocereus tetragonus,
Acanthocereus guatemalensis,
Acanthocereus maculatus,
Acanthocereus canoensis,
Acanthocereus castellae,
Acanthocereus cuixmalensis,
Acanthocereus fosterianus,
Acanthocereus haackeanus,
Acanthocereus hesperius,
Acanthocereus hirschtianus,
Acanthocereus macdougallii,
Acanthocereus oaxacensis,
Acanthocereus paradoxus,
Acanthocereus rosei,
Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus,
Acanthocereus atropurpureus,
Acharagma aguirreanum,
Acharagma roseanum,
Airampoa albisaetacens,
Airampoa armata,
Airampoa ayrampo,
Airampoa boliviensis,
Airampoa cedergreniana,
Airampoa chilensis,
Airampoa corrugata,
Airampoa erectoclada,
Airampoa ianthinantha,
Airampoa microdisca,
Airampoa minuscula,
Airampoa orurensis,
Airampoa panellana,
Airampoa picardoi,
Airampoa silvestris,
Airampoa tilcarensis,
Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis,
Aporocactus flagelliformis,
Aporocactus martianus,
Aporocactus moennighoffii,
Aporocactus knebelii,
Aporoheliocereus smithianus,
Ariocarpus agavoides,
Ariocarpus bravoanus,
Ariocarpus drabi,