Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Copiapoa Britton & Rose [1030]

genus_ja:

genus_en:

# spp.: 37

pub_year: 1922

accepted: Accepted

Family: Cactaceae

family_ja: サボテン

Infra familial classification: Subfamily Cactoideae

Citation:
data_sourceKind of informationNote
Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 23 Sep 2023Scientific name & others Show this data_source

distribution_en: Chile

description_en: Genus of 10-20 species of slow-growing, solitary or clustered, perennial cacti from coastal deserts of N. Chile. The stems have warty ribs and spiny areoles. Funnel-shaped, diurnal flowers, mostly in shades of yellow, are borne from the densely woolly crowns in summer, followed by Spherical green fruits with glossy black seeds. In frost-prone areas, grow as houseplants or in a warm greenhouse. In warmer areas, grow in a desert garden.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in early spring. Remove offsets in summer

pests_en: Mealybugs may be a problem under glass.

description_ja:

The essential 1000 genera certification Genus Copiapoa

2019 edition

Si Level
Family Cactaceae

2003 edition

S Level
Family サボテン
サボテン

Si level: the genus existed in 2003 or 1986 edition, but not listed in 2019 edition. (S level implied, 303 genera)

comment:

comment_ja: コピアポア

type_species: Copiapoa marginata

Phylogenetic definition:

Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2023-09-23 12:00 by hkokubun@mac.com

family:

SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-familial classification# species
PB2 Cactaceae サボテン科 Subfamily Cactoideae Show
PB3 Cactaceae サボテン科 Subfamily Cactoideae Show
APG4 Accepted Cactaceae サボテン科 Subfamily Cactoideae 37 Show

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