Details of Genus: Maihuenia Phil. (1883)
ID: 1800
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Genus en:
# spp.: 2 (from genus_families table) | 2 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Cactaceae
Family ja: サボテン
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Maihuenioideae
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 29 Aug 2023 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: S. South America
Description en: Genus of 3-5 species of dwarf, clustering, perennial cacti found at high altitudes in the Andes of S. Chile and S. Argentina. Cylindrical or spherical, fleshy, jointed stems bear small, ovate, slender, evergreen leaves. Diurnal, cup-shaped flowers are produced from the near-terminal areoles in summer, followed by soft berries, to 5cm (2in) across, containing numerous black-coated seeds. Where temperatures fall below 0°C (32°F), grow in a cool or temperate greenhouse. In warmer areas, grow in a rock or desert garden. Long, hot summers are needed for production of flowers.
Hardiness en: Half hardy.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in spring. Root stem cuttings in spring and summer.
Pests en: Mealybugs may cause problems.
Description ja:
Comment: South America (Patagonia)
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2023-08-29 13:42 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Accepted | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Subfamily Maihuenioideae | 2 | Show |
| PB2 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Subfamily Maihuenioideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Subfamily Maihuenioideae | Show |