Details of Genus: Oreocereus Riccob. (1909)
ID: 1845
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# spp.: 8 (from genus_families table) | 2 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Cactaceae
Family ja: サボテン
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Cactoideae: Tribe Cereeae: Subtribe Trichocereinae
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 05 Sep 2023 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: Peru to NW. Argentina
Description en: Genus of about 6 species of mainly columnar, perennial cacti from mountainous regions in South America. The thick, cylindrical, many-ribbed stems, usually branching from the bases, have tubercles and spiny areoles and, in some species, are covered in long hairs. Solitary, tubular-funnel-shaped flowers are produced during the day in summer, usually near the stem tips. Below 10°C (50°F), grow as houseplants or in a warm greenhouse; in warm, dry climates, grow in a desert garden.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
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Propagation en: Sow seed at 21°C (70°F) in spring or summer.
Pests en: Vulnerable to scale insects.
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Type species: Oreocereus celsianus (Jacques & Hérincq) A.Berger ex Riccob. (1909) Accepted
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-02-27 22:00 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Accepted | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Subfamily Cactoideae: Tribe Cereeae: Subtribe Trichocereinae | 8 | Show |
| PB2 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Subfamily Cactoideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Subfamily Cactoideae | Show |