Parodia otaviana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cárdenas
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
in Cactus (Paris) 78: 94. 1963.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284367
Common Names
- Parodia otaviana
- Otaviana Parodia
- Otaviana Spiderling
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Parodia otaviana (also called Otaviana Parodia, among many other common names) is a cactus native to South America. It has small yellow flowers and spiny stems. It grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Parodia otaviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop. It is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Parodia otaviana are small, white and bell-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Parodia otaviana is a species of flowering plant in the family Cactaceae. It is native to Ecuador. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Parodia otaviana
Parodia otaviana is native to Bolivia and can be found in the department of Santa Cruz.
Parodia otaviana FAQ
What is the common name of Parodia otaviana?
Otavian Parodia
What is the natural range of Parodia otaviana?
South America
What type of soil does Parodia otaviana prefer?
Moist, well-drained soils
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,