Parodia pontesiana
Also known as: Acanthocephala Backeb. +19 more
- Acanthocephala Backeb.
- Bolivicactus Doweld
- Brasilicactus Backeb.
- Brasiliparodia F.Ritter
- Brasilocactus Fric
- Brasilocactus Frič ex Kreuz.
- Chrysocactus Y.Itô
- Dactylanthocactus Y.Itô
- Eriocactus Backeb.
- Eriocephala Backeb.
- Friesia Fric
- Hickenia Britton & Rose
- Malacocarpus Salm-Dyck
- Microspermia Frič
- Neohickenia Frič
- Notocactus (K.Schum.) Frič
- Peronocactus Doweld
- Ritterocactus Doweld
- Sericocactus Y.Itô
- Wigginsia D.M.Porter
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Parodia pontesiana is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil South