Parodia scopa f. cristata
Parodia scopa f. cristata
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Parodia scopa f. cristata
Author
hort.
Chinese genus
锦绣玉属
Chinese name
-
Accepted
DescriptionEdit description
Central Spines
About 4 (but varying from 2 to 12) medium length (6-12 mm long), needle-like, stouter than radials, purple, red-brown, orangish or white.
Seeds
Dull black tuberculate.
Description
Parodia scopaSN|15897]]SN|15897]] is a silvery spined cactus often clustering with showy yellow flowers. The stems are almost hidden by soft tufts of bristly white and red-brown spines somewhat similar to small brushes. The crested form Parodia scopaSN|15897]]SN|15897]] f. cristata - despite to its beauty - is very rare and sought after by collectors for its white covering of fine bristly.
Blooming Season
seson
Ribs
Low, obtuse, finely notched into low warts tipped with areoles.
Stem
Dark green, fan-shaped forming up to 5 cm thick forming with age a large white convoluted mound.
Radial Spines
Shorter, fine, bristles-like, glassy white or yellowish, 5-7 mm long, spreading around.
Fruits
Globose, about 7 mm in diameter, opening at maturity, with numerous seeds.
Areoles
White woolly.