Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hegeri
ID:
1277269

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diers, Krahn & Beckert

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
in Kakteen And. Sukk. 56(5): 127. 2005.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276607

Common Names

  • Heger's Parodia
  • Heger Parodia
  • Heger's Ball Cactus

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Uses & Benefits

Parodia hegeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parodia hegeri has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parodia hegeri is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from cuttings or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from seed, but this is more difficult and takes longer.

Where to Find Parodia hegeri

Parodia hegeri can be found in the Heger region of Argentina.

Parodia hegeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parodia hegeri?

Parodia hegeri

What type of plant is Parodia hegeri?

Cactus

What is the typical habitat of Parodia hegeri?

Desert

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

Lothar Diers (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diers' in the authors string.
Wolfgang Krahn (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krahn' in the authors string.
Klaus Beckert: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beckert' in the authors string.