Details of Genus: Gymnocalycium Pfeiff. ex Mittler (1844)
ID: 877
Genus ja: ギムノカリキュウム
Genus en:
# spp.: 66 (from genus_families table) | 90 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Cactaceae
Family ja: サボテン
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Cactoideae: Tribe Cereeae: Subtribe Gymnocalyciinae
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 26 Aug 2023 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: Bolivia to S. Brazil and Argentina
Description en: Genus of 50 or more species of spherical to cylindrical, perennial cacti from rocky scrub, hillsides, and grassland in Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina, and Uruguay. Most have prominently rounded, sometimes spiralling ribs, separated by diagonal grooves. Diurnal, funnel- to bell-shaped flowers are produced in early summer, usually from near the crowns or from the side areoles. Where temperatures drop below 10°C (50°F), grow in a warm greenhouse. In warmer climates, grow in a desert garden.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in late winter or early spring. Remove offsets in spring.
Pests en: Susceptible to mealybugs.
Description ja:
Comment: S. America
Comment ja: 緋牡丹(ヒボタン)
Type species:
Phylogenetic definition:
Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57 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: Tribe Cereeae: Subtribe Gymnocalyciinae | 66 | Show |
| PB2 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Subfamily Cactoideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Subfamily Cactoideae | Show |