Classification System: APG IV
Superregnum: Eukaryota
Regnum: Plantae
Cladus: Angiosperms
Cladus: Eudicots
Cladus: Core eudicots
Ordo: Caryophyllales
Familia: Cactaceae
Subfamilia: Cactoideae
Tribus: Cereeae
Subtribus: Trichocereinae
Genus: Oroya
Species: O. baumannii – O. borchersii – O. gibbosa – O. laxiareolata – O. neoperuviana – O. peruviana – O. subocculta
Name
Oroya Britton & Rose
Hybrids
× Maturoya P.V.Heath
Oroya is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae), originating from Peru.
The name comes from the Peruvian town of la Oroya where the first plants were discovered.[1]
Oroya species are solitary with a globular form and many ribs with usually-dense pectinate spines. Usually up to 32 cm (13 in) high, and 22 cm (9 in) in diameter.[1]
Small flowers (up to 1 cm in diameter) grow along a ring near the top of the plant. The flowers are yellow, but their stems are often pink or red.[1]
Species
Image Scientific name Distribution
Oroya baumannii Knize Peru
Oroya borchersii 1.jpg Oroya borchersii (Boed.) Backeb. Peru (Cusco)
Oroya (4877090482).jpg Oroya peruviana (K. Schum.) Britton & Rose Peru (Cuzco, Junin)
References and external links
http://www.cactiguide.com/cactus/?genus=Oroya
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