Details of genus: Ariocarpus Scheidw. [743]
genus_ja:
genus_en:
# spp.: 7
pub_year: 1838
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 11 Aug 2023 | Scientific name & others | Show this data_source |
distribution_en: Texas to Mexico
description_en: Genus of 5 or 6 species of slow-growing, spineless, perennial cacti from desert in Mexico. They have a long tap root, and a spherical, flat-topped stem, covered with lateral to semi-erect rosettes of triangular, rock-like tubercles. Solitary, funnel-shaped, diurnal, white, pink, yellow, or reddish purple flowers are borne in the centres of the crowns from autumn to winter, followed by ovoid green berries containing black seeds. Grow in a temperate greenhouse in frost-prone areas, or in a desert garden in frost-free areas.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed at 24°C (75°F) in early spring.
pests_en: Mealybugs may be a problem.
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2023-08-11 15:52 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 | 7 | Show |