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1Notocactus buiningii Buxb.
- Accepted name
- Parodia buiningii (Buxb.) N.P.Taylor the name used is a synonym2
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Notocactus1
- Native distribution
- S-Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul); Uruguay (Artigas, Rivera, Salto), Brazil South, Uruguay, Global, Braziluncertain4
- Synonyms
- 3
2 synonyms
- Notocactus buiningii Buxb.
- Ritterocactus buiningii (Buxb.) Doweld
Parodia buiningii is a rare species of cactus native to South America. It is a solitary spherical or oblate cactus only a few inches in height with long, yellow spines. It bears yellow flowers, and produces hairy fruit and black seeds. It is found surrounding the towns of Santana do Livramento, Brazil and Rivera, Uruguay.
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Sources (10)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Notocactus buiningii · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – Parodia buiningii (accepted) · Accepted name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q292322 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Notocactus buiningii 01.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Parodia buiningii · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Parodia buiningii · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
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How it thrives
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Notocactus tip: Regular summer water and a dry winter rest – blooms reliably even when young (now Parodia).
Notocactus buiningii – what to know
Notocactus buiningii – family: Cactaceae, genus: Notocactus. Native range: S-Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul); Uruguay (Artigas, Rivera, Salto), Brazil South, Uruguay, Global, Brazil. General care guidelines for the genus Notocactus (no species-specific data yet): light: full sun; water: low; min. 5 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (1 photos). It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Notocactus buiningii?
According to the general guideline for the genus Notocactus: Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Notocactus buiningii need?
According to the general guideline for the genus Notocactus: It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Notocactus buiningii get?
According to the general guideline for the genus Notocactus: Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Notocactus buiningii toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Notocactus buiningii flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Notocactus: Typical flowering time: May, June, July.
What members’ data shows
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Notocactus buiningii (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q292322 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Notocactus buiningii 01.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Parodia buiningii (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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