Details of Genus: Pterocactus K.Schum. (1897)
ID: 1229
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# spp.: 10 (from genus_families table) | 12 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Cactaceae
Family ja: サボテン
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Opuntioideae: Tribe Tephrocacteae
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 06 Sep 2023 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: S. Chile to W. & S. Argentina
Description en: Genus of 9 species of dwarf, shrub-like cacti occurring in hilly regions of Argentina. They arise from tuberous rootstocks, and branch from the bases to produce somewhat club-shaped stems. The areoles bear very fine, almost hair-like spines and minute glochids. Small, white or yellow to reddish brown and coppery, diurnal flowers, without tubes, are produced terminally in early summer. In frost-prone climates, grow in a cool greenhouse or in a bowl garden; in warmer regions, they are suitable for growing outdoors 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. Take basal cuttings in spring or early summer.
Pests en: Susceptible to mealybugs.
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2023-09-06 21:07 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Accepted | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Subfamily Opuntioideae: Tribe Tephrocacteae | 10 | Show |
| PB2 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Subfamily Opuntioideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Subfamily Opuntioideae | Show |