Details of Genus: Stenocereus (Berger) Riccob. (1909) Conserved name
ID: 880
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Genus en:
# spp.: 21 (from genus_families table) | 7 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Cactaceae
Family ja: サボテン
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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: Mexico to Venezuela, Caribbean
Description en: Genus of about 25 species of tree-like or shrubby, sometimes clump-forming, perennial cacti found on low hillsides in the USA (Arizona), Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, and the West Indies. The prominently ribbed stems are often densely spined. The funnel- or bell-shaped, usually nocturnal flowers, borne in spring or summer, are followed by ovoid, fleshy, spiny fruits. Where temperatures fall below 13°C (55°F), grow in a warm greenhouse. In warmer climates, use in a desert garden.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
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Propagation en: Sow seed at 21°C (70°F) in spring. Take cuttings of stem sections m summer.
Pests en: Prone to scale insects and aphids while flowering.
Description ja:
Comment: S. US to Guatemala
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2023-09-07 10:13 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Show | |||
| APG4 | Accepted | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | 21 | Show |