Details of genus: Thelocactus (K.Schum.) Britton & Rose [873]
genus_ja:
genus_en:
# spp.: 13
pub_year: 1922
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 07 Sep 2023 | Scientific name & others | Show this data_source |
distribution_en: Texas to Mexico
description_en: Genus of about 11 species of spherical to short-cylindrical, ribbed or warty, perennial cacti occurring in arid regions of S.W. USA and C., E., and N. Mexico. In summer, large, funnel- to bell-shaped, diurnal flowers are borne on or near the slightly depressed crowns. In areas where temperatures fall below 7°C (45°F), grow Thelocactus species as houseplants, or in a cool or temperate greenhouse. In warm, dry climates, they are suitable for a border with other cacti, or for a desert garden.
hardiness_en: Frost tender
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed at 21°C (70°F) in spring. Detach offsets in spring or early summer.
pests_en: Mealybugs may be a problem.
description_ja:
comment: Mexico
comment_ja:
type_species:
Phylogenetic definition:
Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2023-09-07 21:33 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 | 13 | Show |