Details of Genus: Disocactus Lindl. (1845)
ID: 2054
Genus ja:
Genus en:
# spp.: 18 (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)
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 23 Sep 2023 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: Mexico to Central America
Description en: Genus of 10 species of freely branching, epiphytic or rock-dwelling, perennial cacti, found in rainforest in subtropical and tropical Central and South America, and the West Indies. They have cylindrical primary stems, rounded in cross-section, and flattened lateral stems. Funnel-shaped or tubular, diurnal flowers, sometimes sweetly scented, are borne on marginal areoles, followed by spherical to ovoid, usually white or greenish white fruits with black seeds. In frost-prone areas, grow in a container or hanging basket in a warm greenhouse; in warmer regions, grow epiphytically.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Sow seed at 27°C (81°F) as soon as ripe in loamless seed compost, in a closed case and filtered light; keep the compost moist. Root stem cuttings in late spring.
Pests en: Vulnerable to mealybugs.
Description ja:
Comment: C. America
Comment ja: クジャクサボテン
Type species: Disocactus biformis (Lindl.) Lindl. (1845) Accepted
Phylogenetic definition:
Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:58 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 | 18 | Show |
| PB2 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Subfamily Cactoideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Subfamily Cactoideae | Show |