Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microsperma
ID:
398919

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.A.C.Weber) Speg.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
in Anales Soc. Ci. Argent. 96: 70. 1923.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398251

Common Names

  • Parodia microsperma
  • Microsperma Parodia
  • Microsperma Notocactus

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Synonyms

  • Parodia mutabilis Backeb. [unknown]
  • Parodia matthesiana Heinrich [unknown]
  • Parodia macrancistra (K.Schum.) Weskamp [unknown]
  • Parodia macrancistra (K.Schum.) Y.Itô [unknown]
  • Parodia macrancistra (K.Schum.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Parodia malyana Rausch [unknown]
  • Parodia haemantha Y.Itô [unknown]
  • Parodia guachipasana Weskamp [unknown]
  • Parodia heyeriana Weskamp [unknown]
  • Parodia grandiflora Veverka [invalid]
  • Parodia glischrocarpa F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Parodia lembckei Weskamp [unknown]
  • Parodia herzogii Rausch [unknown]
  • Parodia hummeliana A.B.Lau & Weskamp [unknown]
  • Parodia chlorocarpa F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Parodia fuscatoviridis Backeb. [unknown]
  • Parodia cebilarensis Weskamp [unknown]
  • Parodia catamarcensis Backeb. [unknown]
  • Parodia fechseri Backeb. [unknown]
  • Parodia erythrantha (Speg.) Y.Itô [unknown]
  • Parodia erythrantha (Speg.) Backeb. & F.M.Knuth [unknown]
  • Parodia weskampiana Krasucka & Spanowski [unknown]
  • Parodia nana Weskamp [unknown]
  • Parodia mesembrina F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Parodia mercedesiana Weskamp [unknown]
  • Parodia minuscula Rausch [unknown]
  • Parodia microthele Backeb. [unknown]
  • Parodia argerichiana Weskamp [unknown]
  • Parodia betaniana F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Parodia belenensis Weskamp [unknown]
  • Parodia aureispina Backeb. [unknown]
  • Parodia capillitaensis F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Parodia cabracorralensis Piens [invalid]
  • Parodia amblayensis F.H.Brandt [invalid]
  • Parodia amambayensis (Werderm.) Borg [unknown]
  • Parodia aconquijaensis Weskamp [unknown]
  • Parodia sanguiniflora Backeb. [unknown]
  • Parodia sanagasta Weing. [unknown]
  • Parodia rubristaminea F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Parodia rubriflora Backeb. [invalid]
  • Parodia rubellihamata F.Ritter ex Backeb. [unknown]
  • Parodia spegazziniana F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Parodia spanisa F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Parodia scopaoides Backeb. [unknown]
  • Parodia papagayana F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Parodia riojensis F.Ritter & Weskamp [unknown]
  • Parodia rigidispina Krainz [unknown]
  • Parodia thionantha F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Parodia talaensis F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Parodia tafiensis Backeb. [unknown]
  • Parodia tuberculosicostata Backeb. [unknown]
  • Parodia wagneriana Weskamp [unknown]
  • Parodia uebelmanniana F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Parodia tucumanensis Weskamp [unknown]
  • Parodia weberioides F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Parodia fuscoviridis Backeb. [unknown]
  • Parodia campestris F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Parodia weberiana F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Parodia setifera Backeb. [unknown]
  • Parodia albofuscata F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Echinocactus amambayensis Werderm. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus catamarcensis obscura Speg. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus catamarcensis pallida Speg. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus microspermus F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Echinocactus microspermus erythrantha Speg. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus microspermus macrancistrus K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus microspermus thionanthus Speg. [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma microsperma [unknown]
  • Hickenia microsperma (F.A.C.Weber) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Parodia minima Rausch [unknown]
  • Parodia aureispina elegans Backeb. [unknown]
  • Parodia aureispina erythrantha (Speg.) F.H.Brandt [invalid]
  • Parodia aureispina erythrostaminea F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Parodia aureispina grandiflora Y.Itô [invalid]
  • Parodia aureispina mutabilis (Backeb.) Käsinger [unknown]
  • Parodia cardenasii maior F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Parodia catamarcensis albispina Y.Itô [unknown]
  • Parodia catamarcensis mesembrina (F.H.Brandt) Käsinger [unknown]
  • Parodia catamarcensis riojensis (F.Ritter & Weskamp) J.G.Lamb. [unknown]
  • Parodia catamarcensis rubriflorens Backeb. [unknown]
  • Parodia erythrantha thionantha (Speg.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Parodia hummeliana glischrocarpa (F.Ritter) Käsinger [unknown]
  • Parodia hummeliana rubristaminea (F.Ritter) Käsinger [unknown]
  • Parodia malyana igneiflora F.H.Brandt [invalid]
  • Parodia malyana igneuiflora F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Parodia malyana rubriflora F.H.Brandt [invalid]
  • Parodia mesembrina juanensis Weskamp [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma albofuscata (F.H.Brandt) Brickwood [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma aureispina (Backeb.) Brickwood [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma catamarcensis (Backeb.) Brickwood [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma herzogii (Rausch) Janeba [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma mesembrina (F.H.Brandt) Brickwood [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma sanguiniflora (Backeb.) Brickwood [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma spegazziniana (F.H.Brandt) Brickwood [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma argerichiana (Weskamp) Brickwood [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma aurantiaca F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma belenensis (Weskamp) Brickwood [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma betaniana (F.Ritter) Brickwood [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma cafayatensis Backeb. [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma campestris (F.H.Brandt) Brickwood [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma cebilarensis (Weskamp) Brickwood [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma erythrantha (Speg.) Weskamp [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma glischrocarpa (F.Ritter) Brickwood [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma guachipasana (Weskamp) Brickwood [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma herzogii (Rausch) Brickwood [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma juanensis (Weskamp) Brickwood [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma lembckei (Weskamp) Brickwood [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma macrancistra (K.Schum.) Brickwood [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma malyana (Rausch) Brickwood [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma minuscula (Rausch) Brickwood [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma mutabilis (Backeb.) Brickwood [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma nana (Weskamp) Brickwood [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma opulenta F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma rigidissima F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma riojensis (F.Ritter & Weskamp) Brickwood [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma rubristaminea (F.Ritter) Brickwood [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma spanisa (F.H.Brandt) Brickwood [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma thionantha (Speg.) Y.Itô [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma wagneriana (Weskamp) Brickwood [unknown]
  • Parodia microsperma weberiana (F.H.Brandt) J.G.Lamb. [unknown]
  • Parodia mutabilis carneospina Backeb. [unknown]
  • Parodia mutabilis elegans Backeb. [unknown]
  • Parodia mutabilis sanguiniflora (Backeb.) F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Parodia rubellihamata aureiflora Backeb. [unknown]
  • Parodia sanagasta saltensis F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Parodia sanagasta viridior Backeb. [unknown]
  • Parodia sanguiniflora comata F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Parodia setifera betaniana (F.Ritter) Käsinger [unknown]
  • Parodia setifera chlorocarpa (F.Ritter) Käsinger [unknown]
  • Parodia setifera balboaensis Käsinger [unknown]
  • Parodia setifera cabracorralensis Käsinger [unknown]
  • Parodia setifera jujuyensis Käsinger [unknown]
  • Parodia setifera longihamata Werderm. [unknown]
  • Parodia spegazziniana aurea F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Parodia spegazziniana lembckei (Weskamp) Käsinger [unknown]
  • Parodia spegazziniana spanisa (F.H.Brandt) Käsinger [unknown]
  • Parodia tuberculosicostata amblayana F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Parodia tuberculosicostata cafayatensis (Backeb.) Weskamp [unknown]

Description

Parodia microsperma (also called Small-Seeded Parodia, among many other common names) is a columnar cactus native to South America. It has a grey-green stem with yellowish-brown spines and white flowers. It grows in rocky, dry areas and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Parodia microsperma is used for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant, for landscaping, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Parodia microsperma is yellow, with a diameter of about 3 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are green and spiny.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parodia microsperma is a cactus that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Parodia microsperma

Parodia microsperma can be found in Argentina and Bolivia.

Parodia microsperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parodia microsperma?

Parodia microsperma

What is the natural habitat of Parodia microsperma?

Arid regions of South America

What is the growth habit of Parodia microsperma?

A small, succulent cactus

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

Carlos Luigi Spegazzini (1858-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speg.' in the authors string.
Frédéric Albert Constantin Weber (1830-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.A.C.Weber' in the authors string.