Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 1101

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# spp.: 7 (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)

Accepted: Accepted

Family: Cactaceae

Family ja: サボテン

Infra familial classification: Subfamily Cactoideae: Tribe Cereeae: Subtribe Trichocereinae

Citation:

Data source	Kind of information	Note
Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 16 Sep 2025	Scientific name & others		Show this Data source

Distribution en: Peru to N. Chile

Description en: Genus of 40-50 species (some authorities accept only 5-10) of shrubby or tree-like, columnar, solitary or clump-forming, perennial cacti from dry coastal to mountainous areas, to 2,500m (8,000ft) high, in Peru and Chile. They have ribbed, densely spiny stems and, in summer, bear tubular-funnel-shaped flowers near the tops of the stems; these open from late afternoon until well into the following morning. The green, yellow, or reddish pink fruits, 3-4cm (1 1/4-1 1/2in) long, are spherical to ovoid, sparsely scaly, hairy, and fleshy. In temperate regions, grow in a temperate greenhouse. In warmer climates, use in a desert garden.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in spring, or root stem cuttings in spring or summer.

Pests en: Susceptible to aphids while flowering.

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Type species: Haageocereus pseudomelanostele (Werderm. & Backeb.) Backeb. (1934)

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