Xerophyte

Habit

Usually solitary globose or cylindrical, up to 18 cm tall, 9 cm wide.

Central Spines

hooked usually 4, sometimes 3-7.

Similar Species

It is very similar (if not the same) with Parodia microspermaSN|11819]]SN|11718]] subs. sanguiniflora, and the two plants are not readily distinguishable, if not for the geographical provenance.

Flowers

Blood red diameter 2,5-4cm. Filaments of the stamens carmine to brownish-cinnabar. Stylus reddish to pale yellowish; Stigma light-yellow to nearly white.

Radial Spines

10 to18, 4-10 mm long, usually straight, more or less sideways directed.

Fruits

Fruit globular, green, lower half naked and upper with white wool and fine bristles. Flesh greasy, so that the seeds can fall only after the fruit has dried.