Details of Genus: Epiphyllum Haw. (1812)
ID: 1068
Genus ja: ゲッカビジン
Genus en: Orchid cactus
# spp.: 10 (from genus_families table) | 2 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Cactaceae
Family ja: サボテン
Infra familial classification:
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 22 Aug 2023 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: Mexico to Tropical America
Description en: Genus of about 20 species of mostly epiphytic, perennial cacti occurring mainly in rainforest from S. Mexico to Argentina, and also in the West Indies. The strap-shaped, cylindrical, flattened, often deeply toothed, fleshy green stems and branches become 2-ribbed when mature, and bear small, usually spineless areoles. The mainly funnel-shaped flowers, 8-30cm (3-12in) long, are often sweetly scented and last for 2 or more days; many are nocturnal. In areas where temperatures drop below 10°C (50°F), grow as houseplants or in a warm greenhouse. In warmer climates, plant in a shaded courtyard.
Hardiness en: Frost tender. They require a minimum temperature of 10°C (50°F) for most of the year but, for successful cultivation, the temperature should be increased to 15°C (59°F) in early spring.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Sow seed at 21°C (70°F) in spring or early summer. Take stem cuttings in early summer.
Pests en: Vulnerable to mealybugs and aphids.
Description ja:
Comment:
Comment ja: 月下美人(ゲッカビジン)
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Show | |||
| APG4 | Accepted | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | 10 | Show |