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Details of Genus: Peniocereus (A.Berger) Britton & Rose (1909)

ID: 1202

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# spp.: 8 (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)

Accepted: Accepted

Family: Cactaceae

Family ja: サボテン

Infra familial classification: Subfamily Cactoideae

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Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 05 Sep 2023Scientific name & others Show this Data source

Distribution en: Arizona to Texas and Mexico

Description en: Genus (now incorporating the genus Nyctocereus) of 20 species of thin-stemmed, climbing or prostrate, perennial cacti, sometimes with thick, tuberous roots. They are found in semi-arid areas of S.W. USA, Mexico, and Central America. The branching, ribbed stems usually have only a few spines, and bear axillary, sometimes terminal, solitary, trumpet-shaped flowers, with wide-spreading petals, which open at night in summer. Where temperatures drop below 13°C (55°F), grow in a warm greenhouse. In warmer climates, grow in a desert garden or against a wall.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in early spring.

Pests en: Vulnerable to mealybugs and aphids, especially while flowering.

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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2023-09-05 11:40 by hkokubun@mac.com

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System Accepted? Botanical name Japanese name Infra-familial classification # species
APG4 Accepted Cactaceae サボテン科 Subfamily Cactoideae 8 Show
PB2 Cactaceae サボテン科 Subfamily Cactoideae Show
PB3 Cactaceae サボテン科 Subfamily Cactoideae Show