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Details of Genus: Strombocactus Britton & Rose (1922)

ID: 1268

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# spp.: 1 (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 07 Sep 2023Scientific name & others Show this Data source

Distribution en: NE. Mexico

Description en: Genus of one species of perennial cactus from rocky fissures in C. Mexico. It has a mainly flattened-spherical stem, with ribs divided into prominent tubercles, spirally arranged; the areoles produce a few bristles, which fall as the plant matures. It produces solitary, funnel-shaped flowers from the crown in summer, followed by thin-walled, dry fruit containing minute seeds. Where temperatures drop below 10°C (50°F), grow in a warm greenhouse; in warmer climates, use in a desert garden.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 21°C (70°F) in spring; seedlings may be difficult to establish.

Pests en: Trouble free.

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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2023-09-07 21:08 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 1 Show
PB2 Cactaceae サボテン科 Subfamily Cactoideae Show
PB3 Cactaceae サボテン科 Subfamily Cactoideae Show