Details of genus: Myrtillocactus Console [1172]
genus_ja:
genus_en:
# spp.: 4
pub_year: 1897
accepted: Accepted
Family: Cactaceae
family_ja: サボテン
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Cactoideae
Citation:| data_source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 01 Sep 2023 | Scientific name & others | Show this data_source |
distribution_en: Mexico to Guatemala
description_en: Genus of 4 species of shrubby or tree-like perennial cacti occurring in semi-arid areas of Mexico and Guatemala. They have short, deep bluish green stems and thick, erect branches with 5-8 ribs and spiny, felted areoles. Open funnel-shaped, short-tubed flowers are borne from the upper lateral areoles in early and midsummer, followed by ovoid, purplish blue fruits. Where temperatures drop below 10°C (50°F), grow in a warm greenhouse. In warmer areas, grow in a rock or desert garden.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F), or take stem cuttings, both in spring.
pests_en: Susceptible to damage by mealybugs.
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2023-09-01 11:14 by hkokubun@mac.com
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-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 | 4 | Show |