Parodia leninghausii is a species of cactus native to South America, commonly grown as a houseplant. It is known by the common names lemon ball cactus, golden ball cactus, and yellow tower cactus. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Classification
DietPhotosynthetic Autotroph 1 System (Realm) Living or Extinct Scientific Name Conservation Status Comparison
CITES Appendix Connections
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Source Parodia leninghausii (Wikidata)
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1. Parodia leninghausii (Wikipedia)
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Parodia leninghausii is a species of South American cactus commonly found as a houseplant.
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As there is ample precipitation throughout the year, this species finds its place on rocky outcrops and cliff faces.
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View the Source2. Parodia leninghausii (Wikidata)
Wikidata- Wikidata Q143021 (P225 taxon name)
Statements section, conservation status (P141)
IUCN Red List conservation status (Wikidata property P141): endangered.
- Child Taxon Of: Cactaceae, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chain
View the Source 3. UNEP-WCMC Species+ database (CITES Secretariat): Species+: Parodia leninghausii
UNEP-WCMC Species+ database (CITES Secretariat)Species+ taxon_concepts, id 27259Quote, Species+ taxon_concepts, id 27259
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