Parodia oxycostata

Parodia oxycostata belongs to the genus Parodia within the Cactaceae family, commonly known as the cactus family. It is distributed in the southern regions of Brazil. The species was formally published in 1998 by Hofacker, who reclassified it from earlier work by Buining & Brederoo. This species is part of the broader global distribution of cacti, though its specific range is limited to the southern part of its native country.