© Prof. Ilham Alakbarov
Endangered
CITES App. II
Parodia dichroacantha
Kakteen Sukk. xviii. 87 (1967)
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Parodia dichroacantha
Author
F.H.Brandt & Weskamp
Chinese genus
锦绣玉属
Chinese name
-
Accepted
DescriptionEdit description
Central Spines
Hooked, strong, pale-brown, grey-brown, red-brown or brown-chocolate.
Description
Parodia dichroacanthaSN|11751]]SN|11751]] is a globular to cylindrical cactus covered with strong hooked central spines at the top of which emerge bright orange-red flowers.
Flowers
Orange, orange-red to Scarlet (but also yellow).
Blooming Season
Summer.
Stem
Fan-shaped, 4-7 in thick and up to 20 or more cm in width, dark green to reddish-grey.
Radial Spines
Rigid.