Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calvescens
ID:
1420968

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.Gerloff & A.D.Nilson) Anceschi & Magli

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
in Cact. Explor. 6: 33. 2012.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001433433


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Description

Parodia calvescens (also called Calvescens Parodia, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Argentina. It is a small, globular cactus with white spines and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats in the mountains of northern Argentina.

Uses & Benefits

Parodia calvescens is used as an ornamental plant, as a natural fence, and as a source of food. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Parodia calvescens has yellow flowers with white centers. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parodia calvescens is a cactus that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of stems and placed in a moist, well-draining medium.

Where to Find Parodia calvescens

Parodia calvescens is native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico and the United States. It can be found in the states of Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosi, and Tamaulipas in Mexico, and in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas in the United States.

Parodia calvescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parodia calvescens?

Parodia calvescens

What is the common name of Parodia calvescens?

Calves' Ball Cactus

Where is Parodia calvescens native to?

Brazil

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,

References

Norbert Gerloff (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Gerloff' in the authors string.
Ari D. Nilson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.D.Nilson' in the authors string.
Giovanna Anceschi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anceschi' in the authors string.
Alberto Magli: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Magli' in the authors string.