Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nivosa
ID:
1256714

Status:
valid

Authors:
Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
in Blätt. Kakteenf. 1934(12): 3, genus 68, sp. 5. 1934.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256052

Common Names

  • Parodia nivosa
  • Snowy Ball Cactus
  • Parodia nivosa

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Description

Parodia nivosa (also called Snowy Ball Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to the Gran Chaco of South America. It grows up to 10 cm tall with a globose stem and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and is often found on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parodia nivosa 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 nivosa 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 nivosa

Parodia nivosa is native to Brazil.

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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