Parodia consists of cacti that may grow as solitary specimens or in clusters, featuring rounded, spiny stems with multiple ribs. These plants produce funnel-shaped flowers that emerge from the top.

Parodia

Parodia aureicentra

Parodia aureispina

Parodia ayopayana

Parodia buiningii

Parodia chrysacanthion is a globular cactus that can reach a height of up to 12 cm. Its stem features approximately 24 warty ribs arranged in a spiral pattern, topped with a dense layer of yellow wool. Each areole produces 30 to 40 slender, pale yellow radial spines, in addition to one or more central spines. During the spring, the plant blooms with funnel-shaped yellow flowers that encircle its crown.

Parodia chrysacanthion

Parodia comarapana

Parodia concinna is a compact, nearly spherical cactus characterized by its ribbed surface and a crown covered in fine wool. In spring, it produces funnel-shaped flowers that are yellow, emerging from the top of the plant. The cactus features spines that range in color from yellow to brown.

Parodia concinna

Parodia crassigibba is a globular cactus that can reach heights of up to 20 cm and has the potential to develop into clumps over time. Its dark green stem features 10 to 16 ribs, each adorned with slender, curved radial spines. During the summer months, the apex produces flowers that can be purple or yellow.

Parodia crassigibba

Parodia erinacea

Parodia graessneri

Parodia haselbergii

Parodia hausteiniana

Parodia herteri

Parodia horstii

Parodia leninghausii is a cactus characterized by its solitary or clustered stems, which can grow up to 60 cm in height and have a globular to cylindrical shape. The plant features prominent, golden-brown spines that are bristly in texture. During flowering, it produces bowl-shaped blooms that measure 4-5 cm in diameter and display a lemon-yellow hue.

Parodia leninghausii

Parodia leninghausii albispina

Parodia maassii

Parodia magnifica is a cactus that typically forms a single, rounded to cylindrical stem, reaching heights of up to 15 centimeters. Its surface is adorned with coarse yellow spines, and during the summer months, it produces funnel-shaped flowers that can measure up to 5 centimeters in diameter, showcasing a vibrant sulphur-yellow color.

Parodia magnifica

Parodia mammulosa

Parodia mammulosa subsp. brasiliensis

This spherical cactus reaches heights of up to 13 cm and features a dark green stem adorned with 13 to 21 warty ribs. Each areole bears up to 25 spines that are white or pale brown, complemented by 2 to 4 longer central spines. In the summer, it produces funnel-shaped flowers that can grow to 5 cm in length, displaying a yellow hue.

Parodia mammulosa subsp. mammulosa

Parodia mammulosa subsp. submammulosa

Parodia microsperma

Parodia mueller-melchersii

Parodia occulta

Parodia ottonis is a compact cactus that exhibits a spherical or cylindrical shape, reaching a diameter of up to 15 cm. Its surface features rounded ribs adorned with slender, curved spines that can extend up to 4 cm in length. In summer, this cactus produces yellow flowers that measure approximately 6 cm across, emerging prominently from the top.

Parodia ottonis

Parodia ottonis var. vencluisianus

Parodia penicillata is a solitary cactus characterized by its ribbed, rounded stems that initially appear globular before maturing into a cylindrical form, reaching heights of up to 30 cm. This species features long, straight spines that are white or pale brown in color. It produces funnel-shaped flowers, measuring around 5 cm in diameter, that range from orange to vermilion.

Parodia penicillata

Parodia peruviana

Parodia potosina

Parodia ritteri

Parodia rudibuenekeri

Parodia schumanniana

Parodia schumanniana subsp. claviceps

Parodia schwebsiana features a single, rounded to slightly cylindrical stem that can reach up to 12 cm tall and 8 cm in diameter. It is characterized by its hooked, reddish central spines alongside shorter radial spines. The blooms are funnel-shaped, measuring up to 3 cm across, and exhibit a deep red coloration.

Parodia schwebsiana

Parodia schwebsiana var. applanata

Parodia scopa

Parodia scopa subsp. marchesii

Parodia scopa subsp. scopa is a cactus characterized by its solitary or clustered stems, which can grow up to 50 cm in height and exhibit a globose to cylindrical shape. The plant is covered in dense, fine spines that range from white to pale brown. In addition, it produces funnel-shaped flowers that can reach a diameter of 4 cm, displaying a vibrant yellow hue.