Myrtillocactus
Myrtillocactus | |
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Myrtillocactus geometrizans | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Caryophyllales |
Family: | Cactaceae |
Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
Tribe: | Echinocereeae |
Genus: | Myrtillocactus |
Species | |
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Myrtillocactus (from Latin, "blueberry cactus") is a genus of cacti. The genus is found from Mexico to Guatemala.[1] The genus is best known with Myrtillocactus geometrizans.
The genus Myrtillocereus Fric & Kreuz. (orth. var.) has been brought into synonymy with this genus.
Description[]
The largest plants in this genus can grow as tall as 5 meters.[1] This cactus tends to flower in the summer and creates edible purple berries.[1]
Extant Species[]
Image | Scientific name | Common Name | Distribution |
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(Orcutt) Britton & Rose | Cochal, Candelabra Cactus | Baja California peninsula of Mexico. | |
Britton & Rose | Guatemala | ||
Myrtillocactus geometrizans (Mart. ex Pfeiff.) Console | bilberry cactus, whortleberry cactus or blue candle | central and northern Mexico | |
(J.A.Purpus) Britton & Rose | Garambullo, Vichishovo | Guatemala; Mexico (Chiapas, Oaxaca, Puebla) |
Cultivation[]
The cuttings, which will grow quickly, from this cactus need to be taken when the temperature is high enough or the cuttings will not root.[1] It is recommended that species should be kept dry and not under 8 °C (46 °F) in winter.[2]
See also[]
- Myrtgerocactus - a natural hybrid involving
References[]
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Categories:
- Myrtillocactus
- Cactoideae genera
- Cacti of Mexico
- Flora of Guatemala
- Cactus stubs