Parodia comarapana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cárdenas
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
in Revista Agric. (Cochabamba) 7(6): 24. 1951.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001245812
Common Names
- Parodia Comarapana
- Comarapana Parodia
- Comarapana Cactus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Parodia comarapana (also called 'Parodia', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Cactaceae family. It is native to Bolivia and Peru. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry shrublands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Parodia comarapana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Parodia comarapana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2.5 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are light green and have a thick stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Parodia comarapana is a cactus that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil slightly moist and in a bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Parodia comarapana
Parodia comarapana can be found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.
Parodia comarapana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parodia comarapana?
Parodia comarapana
What is the natural habitat of Parodia comarapana?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What is the growth habit of Parodia comarapana?
It is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 meters in height
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,