Details of genus: Heliocereus Britton & Rose [2414]
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pub_year: 1909
accepted: Synonym (= Disocactus)
Family: Cactaceae
family_ja: サボテン
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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:
description_en: Genus, closely related to Disocactus, of about 6 species of perennial, epiphytic or terrestrial, free-flowering cacti found in a range of shaded habitats in the lowlands of Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador. They produce succulent, sometimes spreading, angular-ribbed stems, which bear spiny, white or pale yellow areoles, later becoming brown. Long-lasting, large, trumpet-shaped, colourful flowers open in early summer. Some species have been cross-pollinated with Epiphyllum to produce many outstanding cultivars. In frost-prone regions, grow as houseplants or in a warm greenhouse. In humid, tropical gardens, use in a shady border, or in containers on a patio.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 19-21°C (66-70°F) in spring. Root cuttings of stem segments in spring or summer.
pests_en: Susceptible to mealybugs.
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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2023-09-23 22:31 by hkokubun@mac.com
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Show | |||
| APG4 | Synonym (= Disocactus) | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Show |