Details of genus: Stenocactus (Schumann) Backeb. & Knuth [1791]
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accepted: Accepted
Family: Cactaceae
family_ja: サボテン
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description_en: Genus of about 10 species of variable, simple, rarely clustering, spherical, perennial cacti from shaded lowlands in Mexico. The stems have numerous, frequently undulating ribs, often with tubercles, and well-spaced areoles bearing variable spines, which are curved or straight, sometimes flat and dagger-like. Bell- or funnel-shaped, sometimes striped flowers develop from the crowns in spring, often in clusters. In frost-prone areas, grow as houseplants or in a temperate greenhouse. In warm, dry climates, use in a desert garden.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 21°C (70°F) in early spring.
pests_en: Susceptible to aphids while flowering.
description_ja:
comment: Mexico
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Show |