Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prestoensis
ID:
1247493

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.H.Brandt

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
in Kaktus (Odense) 11(3): 54. 1976.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246831

Common Names

  • Parodia prestoensis
  • Parodia
  • Prestoensis

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Description

Parodia prestoensis (also called Presto's Parodia, among many other common names) is an evergreen cactus native to Brazil. It has yellow flowers and is found in dry, sandy soils, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Parodia prestoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Parodia prestoensis has yellow or orange flowers with five petals. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parodia prestoensis is a perennial cactus that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers dry, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and to divide the plants in the fall.

Where to Find Parodia prestoensis

Parodia prestoensis is native to the Gran Chaco region of Argentina and Paraguay. It can be found growing in dry, sandy soils in open grasslands and scrublands.

Parodia prestoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parodia prestoensis?

Parodia prestoensis

What is the common name of Parodia prestoensis?

Presto's Parodia

What is the natural habitat of Parodia prestoensis?

Parodia prestoensis is native to Brazil, where it is found in dry forests and scrublands.

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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