Parodia aureicentra
Parodia aureicentra Backeb.
Parodia aureicentra is a species in the genus Parodia, belonging to the Cactaceae family. It was first described in 1934 by Backeb. and is native to the Northwest region of Argentina. This species has a global distribution beyond its native range.
Description
Parodia aureicentra is a member of the Cactaceae family, a group of plants commonly known as cacti. The species was scientifically described in 1934 by Backeb. and is primarily found in the Northwest region of Argentina. While it originates from this specific area, it has been introduced and is now distributed globally. As part of the Parodia genus, it shares characteristics typical of this group, which includes spiny, often globular or columnar cacti adapted to arid environments.
Distribution
Global · Argentina Northwest
Synonyms
Parodia muhriiParodia variicolorBolivicactus aureicentrusParodia rauschiiParodia aureicentra var. albifuscaParodia aureicentra var. lateritiaParodia aureicentra var. muhriiParodia aureicentra var. omniaureaParodia aureicentra var. rauschiiParodia aureicentra var. variicolorParodia variicolor var. robustispinaParodia rauschii
