Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carambeiensis
ID:
398986

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Buining & Brederoo) Hofacker

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
in Cactaceae Consensus Init. 6: 11. 1998.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398318

Common Names

  • Parodia carambeiensis
  • Carambei Ball Cactus
  • Carambei Globe Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Notocactus villa-velhensis carambeiensis (Buining & Brederoo) N.Gerloff [unknown]
  • Notocactus carambeiensis Buining & Brederoo [unknown]
  • Peronocactus carambeiensis (Buining & Brederoo) Doweld [unknown]
  • Notocactus carambeiensis villa-velhensis (Backeb. & Voll) Šída [invalid]
  • Notocactus ottonis villa-velhensis Backeb. & Voll [unknown]
  • Notocactus carambeiensis villa-velhensis (Backeb. & Voll) Šída ex G.Dohnke [unknown]
  • Notocactus villa-velhensis (Backeb. & Voll) Slaba [unknown]

Description

Parodia carambeiensis (also called Carambeí Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus in the Cactaceae family. It is a globose to cylindrical cactus, growing up to 20 cm tall and 10 cm in diameter. It is native to Brazil, and is found in dry open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Parodia carambeiensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parodia carambeiensis has yellow flowers with red centers, and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parodia carambeiensis is a slow-growing cactus that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky areas. Propagation is usually done by seed, which can be collected from the cactus's fruits. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted to larger containers when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Parodia carambeiensis

Parodia carambeiensis can be found in Argentina and Bolivia.

Parodia carambeiensis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Parodia carambeiensis?

Parodia carambeiensis is found in dry, rocky areas of South America.

What is the size of Parodia carambeiensis?

Parodia carambeiensis is a small cactus, reaching up to 10 cm in height.

What are the uses of Parodia carambeiensis?

Parodia carambeiensis is used in traditional medicine, for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, and as an ornamental plant.

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

Albert Frederik Hendrik Buining (1901-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buining' in the authors string.
Arnold J. Brederoo (1917-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brederoo' in the authors string.
Andreas Hofacker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hofacker' in the authors string.