Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Neoporteria Britton & Rose [921]

genus_ja:

genus_en:

# spp.: 20

pub_year: 1922

accepted: Synonym (= Eriosyce)

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 10 Aug 2023Scientific name & others Show this data_source

distribution_en:

description_en: Genus of 20-30 species of simple, sometimes clustering, perennial cacti, most from rocky, coastal sites in Chile, a few from S. Peru and W. Argentina. They have spherical to short-cylindrical, ribbed, spiny stems and usually solitary, funnel- or bell-shaped flowers produced from or close to the crowns. Where temperatures drop below 10°C (50°F), grow in a warm greenhouse or as house-plants; elsewhere, use in a desert garden.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in spring or summer.

pests_en: Vulnerable to root mealybugs and mealybugs, especially when container-grown.

description_ja:

comment: Peru, Chile, W. Argentina

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Phylogenetic definition:

Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2023-08-10 09:59 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 Synonym Cactaceae サボテン科 Subfamily Cactoideae 20 Show

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