Details of genus: Pediocactus Britton & Rose [1323]
genus_ja:
genus_en:
# spp.: 7
pub_year: 1913
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 05 Sep 2023 | Scientific name & others | Show this data_source |
distribution_en: NW. & W. Central U.S.A.
description_en: Genus of about 6 species of simple or clustering, spherical, perennial cacti occurring in rocky terrain in W. and S. USA. The spiny stems have spiralling, tuberculate ribs. Bell-shaped flowers are produced near or at the stem tips, followed by spherical, pink or greenish yellow fruits. Where temperatures drop below 2°C (36°F), grow as houseplants or in a cool greenhouse. In warmer areas, grow in a raised bed or desert garden.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in spring.
pests_en: Susceptible to mealybugs early in the growing season.
description_ja:
comment: W U.S.
comment_ja:
type_species:
Phylogenetic definition:
Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2023-09-05 11:29 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 | 7 | Show |