Details of Genus: Frailea Britton & Rose (1922)
ID: 1328
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Genus en:
# spp.: 19 (from genus_families table) | 10 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Cactaceae
Family ja: サボテン
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Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 26 Aug 2023 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: W. Colombia, Bolivia to S. Brazil and NE. Argentina
Description en: Genus of about 10-15 species of dwarf, flattened spherical or columnar, usually offsetting, perennial cacti from scrub and grassland in E. Bolivia, S. Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and N. Argentina. The ribs are divided into tubercles with finely spined areoles. The diurnal, funnel-shaped yellow flowers develop on or close to the crown in summer, and are followed by thin-walled black fruits with numerous small, glossy, black or brown seeds. In areas where temperatures drop below 7°C (45°F), grow as houseplants or in a temperate greenhouse. In warmer climates, grow in a desert garden, at the base of a sunny wall, or in a container on a patio.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
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Propagation en: Sow seed at 15-21°C (59-70°F) in spring.
Pests en: Trouble free.
Description ja:
Comment: S America
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2023-08-26 06:45 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Accepted | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | 19 | Show | |
| PB2 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Show |