Details of Genus: Ferocactus Britton & Rose (1922)
ID: 723
Genus ja:
Genus en:
# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 35 (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 22 Aug 2023 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: SW. & S. Central U.S.A. to Mexico
Description en: Genus of about 30 species of flattened, spherical to columnar, perennial cacti from lowlands and mountainous areas of S. and S.W. USA, Mexico, and Guatemala. They are usually solitary but some species form thick clumps. The large, prominent ribs have spiny areoles, some hooked. Large, funnel- or bell-shaped flowers are borne from near the crown in summer, followed by ovoid, fleshy fruits. Grow in a desert garden. Where temperatures fall below 7°C (45°F), grow in a temperate greenhouse.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Sow seed at 10-20°C (50-68°F) in spring.
Pests en: Vulnerable to mealybugs.
Description ja:
Comment: SW. N.America
Comment ja: フェロカクタス
Type species: Ferocactus wislizenii (Engelm.) Britton & Rose (1922) 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 | Show | |
| PB2 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Subfamily Cactoideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Subfamily Cactoideae | Show |