Details of Genus: Mammillaria Haw. [886]
Genus ja:
Genus en:
# spp.: 138 (from genus_families table) | 89 (from names table)
Pub year: 1812
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 29 Aug 2023 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: Central U.S.A. to Colombia, Caribbean to Venezuela
Description en: Genus of about 150 species of spherical to cylindrical or columnar, perennial cacti from semi-desert regions, mainly in Mexico, but also in S. USA, the West Indies, Central America, Colombia, and Venezuela. Most offset freely to form clusters. Conical, cylindrical, or somewhat flattened tubercles encircle spined stems. The funnel-shaped, diurnal, white to yellow, orange, red, pink, or purple flowers are mostly borne in a ring around the crown. The berry-like fruits are oblong-ovoid to club-shaped. In frost-prone areas, grow in a temperate greenhouse or as houseplants. In warmer areas, grow on a gentle slope or raised ground 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 early spring.
Pests en: Vulnerable to mealybugs and root mealybugs.
Description ja:
Comment: SW. US to Venezuela
Comment ja: マミラリア
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2023-08-29 16:32 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 | 138 | Show |
| PB2 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Subfamily Cactoideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Cactaceae | サボテン科 | Subfamily Cactoideae | Show |
