Details of genus: Corryocactus Britton & Rose [2301]
genus_ja:
genus_en:
# spp.: 15
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.
cultivation_en:
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.
description_ja:
comment:
comment_ja:
type_species: Corryocactus brevistylus
Phylogenetic definition:
Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2023-09-23 12:44 by hkokubun@mac.com
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Subfamily Cactoideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Subfamily Cactoideae | Show | ||
| APG4 | Accepted | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Subfamily Cactoideae | 15 | Show |