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Details of Genus: Weberocereus Britton & Rose (1909)

ID: 2742

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# spp.: 8 (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 sourceKind of informationNote
Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 25 Sep 2023Scientific name & others Show this Data source

Distribution en: S. Mexico to Central America

Description en: Genus of about 5 species of climbing or pendent, epiphytic or rock-dwelling, perennial cacti from mostly rainforest habitats in Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. They have aerial roots and spiny, fleshy stems that may be 3- or 4-angled, slender and cylindrical, or flat and leaf-like with scalloped margins. Nocturnal, cup- or funnel-shaped, pink or greenish or Yellowish white flowers are produced in midsummer, followed by spherical to oblong, warty fruits with short, spiny or hairy areoles. Where temperatures drop below 15°C (59°F), grow in a warm greenhouse; in warmer climates, use outdoors in a courtyard garden or against a wall.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F), or take cuttings of stem sections, both in spring or summer.

Pests en: Scale insects may attack plants if left dry.

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Type species: Weberocereus tunilla (F.A.C.Weber) Britton & Rose (1909) 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 8 Show
PB2 Cactaceae サボテン科 Subfamily Cactoideae Show
PB3 Cactaceae サボテン科 Subfamily Cactoideae Show