Details of Genus: Hylocereus Britton & Rose (1909)
ID: 1119
Genus ja:
Genus en:
# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 2 (from names table)
Accepted: Synonym (= Selenicereus)
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 28 Aug 2023 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en:
Description en: Genus of about 20 species of robust, climbing, sometimes scrambling, epiphytic, perennial cacti from forest in S. Mexico, the West Indies, and Central and tropical South America. They have prominent aerial roots and 3-ribbed stems, which may grow to 5m (15ft) long. The stems often have scalloped ribs with areoles bearing a few short spines or bristles. Large, funnel-shaped flowers open by night in summer; they are followed by spherical to ovoid, scaly red fruits, to 10cm (4in) across, containing kidney-shaped black seeds. Where temperatures fall below 15°C (59°F), grow in a warm greenhouse. In warmer areas, grow against a wall, or over a fence or tree-trunk.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in spring. Root cuttings of stem segments in spring or summer.
Pests en: Scale insects may be a problem.
Description ja:
Comment:
Comment ja: ドラゴンフルーツ(?)
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Phylogenetic definition:
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 | |
| APG4 | Synonym (= Selenicereus) | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Show | ||
| PB2 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Show |