Xerophyte

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.