Details of Genus: Cleistocactus Lem. [884]
Genus ja:
Genus en:
# spp.: 30 (from genus_families table) | 7 (from names table)
Pub year: 1861
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Cactaceae
Family ja: サボテン
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Cactoideae: Tribe Cereeae: Subtribe Trichocereinae
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 16 Sep 2025 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: Peru to Uruguay
Description en: Genus of about 50 species of columnar, perennial cacti from mountainous areas, to 3,000m (10,000ft), in Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina, and Uruguay, with cylindrical, fleshy stems bearing rounded ribs and dense spines. As they reach maturity (some in only 3-4 years), many species branch from the base and produce tubular, diurnal flowers. In frost-prone areas, grow in a warm greenhouse. In warmer climates, grow in a border with other cacti and succulents.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Sow seed at 21°C (70°F) in early spring or summer. Root stem cuttings in early summer.
Pests en: Mealybugs and root rot may be a problem.
Description ja:
Comment: S. America
Comment ja:
Type species: Cleistocactus baumannii (Lem.) Lem. (1861) Accepted
Phylogenetic definition:
Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-02-27 22:00 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 Trichocereinae | 30 | Show |
| PB2 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Subfamily Cactoideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Subfamily Cactoideae | Show |