Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hausteiniana
ID:
1256688

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rausch

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
in Kakteen And. Sukk. 21: 45. 1970.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256026

Common Names

  • Parodia hausteiniana
  • Haustein's Ball Cactus
  • Parodia hausteiniana

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Description

Parodia hausteiniana (also called Golden Ball Cactus, among many other common names) is a cactus native to South America. It has a globular shape and yellow-green spines. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, such as deserts and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Parodia hausteiniana is used for ornamental purposes. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parodia hausteiniana has yellow-orange 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parodia hausteiniana is a slow-growing cactus species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-draining soil and should be grown in a sunny location. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. During the winter months, reduce watering even further.

Where to Find Parodia hausteiniana

Parodia hausteiniana is native to Argentina and Uruguay.

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,

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