Details of Genus: Corryocactus Britton & Rose [2301]
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# spp.: 15 (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)
Pub year: 1920
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: S. Peru, Bolivia, N. Chile
Description en: Genus of about 20 species of trailing or erect, shrub-like, perennial cacti from semi-arid areas of S. and C. Peru, Bolivia, and N. Chile. Many branch from the bases to form large clumps, with cylindrical, ribbed stems bearing evenly spaced, spiny areoles. Solitary, funnel-shaped, diurnal, orange, red, or vivid yellow flowers are produced in summer, followed by spherical, spiny green fruits with small black or brown seeds. In frost-prone areas, grow in a temperate greenhouse, with a minimum temperature of 10°C (50°F). In warmer areas, grow in a desert garden.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
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Propagation en: Sow seed at 21°C (70°F) in spring. Root stem cuttings in late spring or early summer.
Pests en: Mealybugs, and occasionally aphids, may be a problem.
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Type species: Corryocactus brevistylus (K.Schum. ex Vaupel) Britton & Rose (1920) Accepted
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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; 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 | 15 | Show |
| PB2 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Subfamily Cactoideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Subfamily Cactoideae | Show |