Parodia neohorstii
Parodia neohorstii (S.Theun.) N.P.Taylor
Parodia neohorstii is a species in the Cactaceae family, native to southern Brazil. It was first described in 1987 by N.P. Taylor, with the original authorship attributed to S.Theun. This cactus is part of the genus Parodia, which is known for its spiny, globular or columnar forms and is primarily distributed in South America.
Description
Parodia neohorstii is a member of the Cactaceae family and is found in the southern regions of Brazil. The species was formally published in 1987 by N.P. Taylor, based on earlier work by S.Theun. It belongs to the genus Parodia, a group of cacti commonly found in South America. The genus Parodia is characterized by its spiny, often globular or columnar growth forms, and is well-adapted to arid environments. The species name 'neohorstii' honors the botanist or individual after whom it was named. As with many members of the Cactaceae family, Parodia neohorstii is likely adapted to dry, rocky habitats and may have features such as ribbed stems and spines for protection and water conservation.
Distribution
BR · Global · Brazil South
Synonyms
Notocactus neohorstiiPeronocactus neohorstiiRitterocactus horstiiWigginsia horstiiWigginsia horstii var. juvenaliformisNotocactus neohorstii f. juvenaliformisNotocactus neohorstii var. juvenaliformisRitterocactus horstii f. juvenaliformis
