Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
werdermanniana
ID:
1256752

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Herter) N.P.Taylor

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 5: 93. 1987.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256090

Common Names

  • Parodia werdermanniana
  • Werdermann's Ball Cactus
  • Parodia werdermanniana

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Description

Parodia werdermanniana (also called Werdermann's 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 werdermanniana is an attractive ornamental plant, often grown for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used as a houseplant and in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parodia werdermanniana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm and a white center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parodia werdermanniana can be propagated by seed or by offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Offsets should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the offsets have rooted.

Where to Find Parodia werdermanniana

Parodia werdermanniana is native to Brazil.

Parodia werdermanniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parodia werdermanniana?

Parodia werdermanniana

What is the common name of Parodia werdermanniana?

Werdermann's Parodia

What is the natural habitat of Parodia werdermanniana?

Grasslands of South America

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

Wilhelm Gustav Franz Herter (1884-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herter' in the authors string.
Nigel Paul Taylor (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Taylor' in the authors string.