Parodia chrysacanthion
Parodia chrysacanthion (K.Schum.) Backeb.
Parodia chrysacanthion, known as the golden powder puff, is a cactus species in the genus Parodia, native to northwest Argentina. It has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Description
Parodia chrysacanthion (K.Schum.) Backeb. is a member of the Cactaceae family and is native to the northwest region of Argentina. This species was first described in 1935 and is recognized for its ornamental value, earning the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. It is part of the genus Parodia, which includes various cactus species primarily found in South America.
Distribution
BR · Global · Argentina Northwest
Synonyms
Bolivicactus saint-pieanusEchinocactus chrysacanthionGymnocalycium chrysacanthionParodia saint-pieana
