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Details of Genus: Thelocactus (K.Schum.) Britton & Rose (1922)

ID: 873

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# spp.: 13 (from genus_families table) | 12 (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 07 Sep 2023Scientific 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

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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.

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Comment: Mexico

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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2023-09-07 21:33 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 13 Show
PB2 Cactaceae サボテン科 Subfamily Cactoideae Show
PB3 Cactaceae サボテン科 Subfamily Cactoideae Show