Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 1257

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 6 (from names table)

Accepted: Accepted

Family: Cactaceae

Family ja: サボテン

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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: Mexico to Tropical America

Description en: Genus of approximately 20 species of mostly scandent or semi-pendent, epiphytic or rock-dwelling, perennial cacti from forest and woody areas of Texas (USA), Mexico, Central America, Colombia, and the West Indies. They produce short-hairy, generally spiny areoles, and most have aerial roots. Stems are slender, ribbed, or, more rarely, angled or flattened. The large, trumpet-shaped, mainly nocturnal flowers are usually borne in summer. In areas where temperatures fall below 15°C (59°F), grow in a warm green-house, in hanging baskets or in containers with support for climbing stems. In warmer climates, grow in containers in a courtyard garden, or at the base of a warm, sunny wall.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 16-19°C (61-66°F) as soon as ripe or in spring. Root cuttings of stem segments in a closed, slightly shaded propagating case in spring or summer.

Pests en: Scale insects and mealybugs may be a problem.

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Comment ja: Hylocereus を含む。

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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2023-08-28 13:29 by hkokubun@mac.com