genus Wilcoxia
faeden4444@sbcglobal.net (Thu, 15 Sep 2016 13:59:33 PDT)

Dennis:
According to The Plant List, most of Wilcoxia has now been moved to Peniocereus or Echinocereus.  See http://theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/search/… A few haven't yet been moved because their provenance apparently hasn't been resolved.  If you have a source for these books, also see Anderson, Edward, "The Cactus Family," 2001; and Hunt, David (Ed.), "The New Cactus Lexicon," 2006.  Both placed ALL of Wilcoxia into Peniocereus or Echinocereus.
Marilyn PekaskySF Bay Area, CA

From: Dennis Kramb <dkramb@badbear.com>
To: Pacific Bulb Society <pbs@lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2016 11:33 AM
Subject: [pbs] genus Wilcoxia

My newest plant obsession is fragrant cactuses (especially the tropical
epiphytes) which are definitely OT for PBS.  However, while searching for
sources for the more obscure varieties I encountered the genus Wilcoxia.
These are cactuses with tuberous roots like Dahlias.  They're fascinating!

Are PBS members growing these?  I can't find any record of them being
offered in the BX.  The PBS wiki does have a page for a related genus, but
not for Wilcoxia:
http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/index.php/…

My first attempt is going to be Wilcoxia schmolli.  I just ordered some
seeds.  Some cool pics of it can be seen here:

http://www.cacti.co.nz/shop/wilcoxia-schmollii/
http://forum.bcss.org.uk/viewtopic.php?t=154042
http://blog.goo.ne.jp/queiiti/m/200808/         (2nd photo down, on this
page)

Dennis in Cincinnati

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