Details of genus: Maihuenia Phil. [1800]
genus_ja:
genus_en:
# spp.: 2
pub_year: 1883
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)
comment_ja:
type_species:
Phylogenetic definition:
Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2023-08-29 13:42 by hkokubun@mac.com
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Subfamily Maihuenioideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Subfamily Maihuenioideae | Show | ||
| APG4 | Accepted | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Subfamily Maihuenioideae | 2 | Show |