Oroya
Oroya is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae), originating from Peru.
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| Oroya peruviana | |
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| Genus: | Oroya |
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Oroya borchersii | |
The name comes from the Peruvian town of la Oroya where the first plants were discovered.[1]
Oroya species are solitary with a globular form and many ribs with usually-dense pectinate spines. Usually up to 13 inches (32 cm) high, and 9 inches (22 cm) in diameter.[1]
Small flowers (up to 1 cm in diameter) grow along a ring near the top of the plant. The flowers are yellow, but their stems are often pink or red.[1]
Species
| Image | Scientific name | Distribution |
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| Oroya baumannii Knize | Peru | |
 | Oroya borchersii (Boed.) Backeb. | Peru (Cusco) |
.jpg) | Oroya peruviana (K. Schum.) Britton & Rose | Peru (Cuzco, Junin) |
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