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''Browningia'' is a
The bushy or tree-like, usually columnar species of the genus Browningia are branched, often have a well-developed trunk and reach heights of growth of up to 10 meters. The cylindrical shoots have a diameter of up to 50 centimeters. Large areoles sit on the numerous, low ribs. Areoles in the growth area are heavily spined, while areoles in the reproductive area usually have few or no spines.
The tubular to bell-shaped flowers are white to purple and open at night. The areoles of the flower cup and the flower tube are (almost) bare. The flower tube is slightly curved.
The usually small fruits are very different, as are the seeds.
The Plant List.org: ''Browningia''
Cereeae Cereeae genera Cacti of South America Endemic flora of Chile {{Cactus-stub
genus
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of cacti
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, comprising 11 accepted and 3 unresolved species
A species () is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate sexes or mating types can produce fertile offspring, typically by sexual reproduction. It is the basic unit of Taxonomy (biology), ...
. It is named for Webster E Browning (1869-1942), director of the Instituto Inglés, Santiago
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, Chile.
Description
The bushy or tree-like, usually columnar species of the genus Browningia are branched, often have a well-developed trunk and reach heights of growth of up to 10 meters. The cylindrical shoots have a diameter of up to 50 centimeters. Large areoles sit on the numerous, low ribs. Areoles in the growth area are heavily spined, while areoles in the reproductive area usually have few or no spines.
The tubular to bell-shaped flowers are white to purple and open at night. The areoles of the flower cup and the flower tube are (almost) bare. The flower tube is slightly curved.
The usually small fruits are very different, as are the seeds.
Species
Species of the genus ''Browningia'' according toPlants of the World Online
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History
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References
The Plant List.org: ''Browningia''
Cereeae Cereeae genera Cacti of South America Endemic flora of Chile {{Cactus-stub