Details of genus: Discocactus Pfeiff. [1329]
genus_ja:
genus_en:
# spp.: 14
pub_year: 1837
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 14 Aug 2023 | Scientific name & others | Show this data_source |
distribution_en: Brazil to Paraguay
description_en: Genus of 5-7 species of ribbed, spherical, perennial cacti from hilly lowlands in Brazil, E. Bolivia, and N. Paraguay. Most have prominent areoles and strong, often horny spines. Mature plants develop a woolly and bristly-spiny cephalium, from which funnel-shaped or tubular, salverform, scented, white or pink flowers, 5-10cm (2-4in long), are produced at night in summer. The berries contain minute black seeds. Suitable for a desert garden. In frost-prone areas, grow in a warm greenhouse or as houseplants.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed at 21-24°C (70-75°F) in spring or early summer.
pests_en: Vulnerable to mealybugs.
description_ja:
comment: E S America
comment_ja:
type_species:
Phylogenetic definition:
Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2023-08-15 14:41 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 | 14 | Show |