Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Coryphantha (Engelm.) Lem. [889]

genus_ja:

genus_en:

# spp.: 42

pub_year: 1868

accepted: Accepted (conserved name)

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 17 Sep 2023Scientific name & others Show this data_source
Sánchez et al. (2022) Phylogenetic relationships in Coryphantha. PhytoKeys 188: 115– 165.Scientific name & others Show this data_source

distribution_en: SW. & S. Central U.S.A. to Mexico

description_en: Genus of 45 species of mostly spherical, occasionally cylindrical, warty, spiny, perennial cacti, occurring in semi-arid areas of S.W. USA and Mexico. In summer, solitary, funnel-shaped, diurnal flowers are produced from the bases of the furrows in the tubercle axils; these are followed by cylindrical green seed pods, which contain ovoid to kidney-shaped brown seeds. In frost-prone areas, grow as houseplants or 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 spring or early summer.

pests_en: Mealybugs may be a problem under glass.

description_ja:

comment: SW. N.America

comment_ja: Sánchez et al. (2022) によって一部の種が Escobaria/Pelecyphora クレードに属すことが判明し、優先権によって採用された属名の Pelecyphora に移動した。

type_species:

Phylogenetic definition:

Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2023-09-17 22:17 by hkokubun@mac.com

family:

SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-familial classification# species
PB2 Cactaceae サボテン科 Subfamily Cactoideae Show
PB3 Cactaceae サボテン科 Subfamily Cactoideae Show
APG4 Accepted (conserved name) Cactaceae サボテン科 Subfamily Cactoideae 42 Show

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