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Parodia lenninghausii

Parodia lenninghausii (F.Haage) F.H.Brandt ex Eggli & Hofacker
Parodia lenninghausii
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Parodia lenninghausii is a species of cactus in the Cactaceae family, native to South Brazil. It is often cultivated as a houseplant and is known by common names such as lemon ball cactus, golden ball cactus, and yellow tower cactus.

Description

Parodia lenninghausii belongs to the genus Parodia and was first described in 2010. This cactus species is part of the Cactaceae family, which includes a wide range of cacti. It is distributed in the southern regions of Brazil. The plant is popular in horticulture and is recognized by its spherical or columnar shape and yellow flowers. It is commonly grown as an ornamental plant in homes and gardens.

Distribution

Brazil South

Synonyms

Notocactus lenninghausiiNotocactus leninghausiiPilocereus lenninghausiiParodia lenninghausii var. minorEchinocactus leninghausiiEriocactus lenninghausiiEriocactus lenninghausii var. minorEriocephala lenninghausiiEriocactus lenninghausii f. apeliiEchinocactus lenninghausii var. cristatusParodia leninghausiiMalacocarpus leninghausiiPilocereus leninghausiiEchinocactus leninghausiiEchinocactus leninghausiiEriocephala lenninghausii f. apeliiEriocephala lenninghausii subsp. minorNotocactus lenninghausii f. apeliiNotocactus lenninghausii f. cristatusNotocactus lenninghausii f. minorNotocactus lenninghausii var. minor

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