Parodia formosa
Succulenta (Netherlands) 1964: 57 1964
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Central Spines
(1-)6-12, fine flexible, needle-like, straight, reddish brown, 3-12 mm long.
Seeds
Brownish glossy.
Description
Parodia formosaSN|25271]]SN|25271]] is a solitary cactus species noteworthy for its ribs divided in spiralled tubercles and short, white spines. It is less flamboyant in bloom than other species of the genus and its golden yellow flowers are relatively small in comparison with its 12 cm diameter, or even larger, body.
Flowers
Sulphur yellow to orange from the top, to 1,6-4 cm long, 1,5-4,5 in diameter; pericarpels and floral tubes with white wool and often several bristles.
Blooming Season
Spring-Summer.
Ribs
13-26, forming more or less divided spiralled tubercles to 6 mm high.
Stem
Globose, rarely elongating in age, light green, 3-12 (or more) cm in diameter, with scanty wool apically.
Radial Spines
20-30, lighter coloured, white or brown-tipped, 3-8 mm long.
Fruits
Globose 8 mm in diameter.
Areoles
White.