# Borzicactus

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Genus of cacti

Borzicactus Borzicactus icosagonus Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Embryophytes Clade: Tracheophytes Clade: Spermatophytes Clade: Angiosperms Clade: Eudicots Order: Caryophyllales Family: Cactaceae Subfamily: Cactoideae Tribe: Cereeae Subtribe: Trichocereinae Genus: Borzicactus Riccob.[1] Type species Borzicactus sepium Species See text. Synonyms[1] Borzicereus Frič & Kreuz. Seticereus Backeb.

***Borzicactus*** is a [genus](/source/Genus) of [cacti](/source/Cactus) [native](/source/Native_species) to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.[1]

## Description

Plants in this genus are small to medium-sized cacti with cylindrical or tubular stems that can grow alone or in clusters. They can reach up to 30 cm in height and 6 cm in diameter and are typically bluish-green. Their stems are often covered with spirally arranged spines of varying lengths and colors. Some species have twisted or coiled stems, while others have a single or branched growth habit. The flowers are generally large and colorful, in shades of pink, red, yellow, white, or orange. They bloom mainly in summer, lasting several days, opening during the day and attracting insect pollinators. The fruit is a small, spherical berry filled with numerous seeds.

These plants are popular among cactus collectors for their beauty and adaptability to different growing conditions. However, they require specific care regarding watering and light to thrive.A notable feature of *Borzicactus* is its ability to easily hybridize with other cactus genera such as *[Echinopsis](/source/Echinopsis)* and *[Lobivia](/source/Lobivia)*, due to their close evolutionary relationship. This hybridization has resulted in many new hybrids that combine traits from both parent plants.[2]

## Taxonomy

The genus was described by the Italian botanist Vincenzo Riccobono in 1909. This species is named after [Antonino Borzì](/source/Antonino_Borz%C3%AC), Curator of the Botanical Gardens in [Palermo](/source/Palermo), [Italy](/source/Italy) at 20th century.[3]

## Species

As of October 2023[\[update\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Borzicactus&action=edit), [Plants of the World Online](/source/Plants_of_the_World_Online) accepted the following species:[1]

image Scientific name Distribution Borzicactus fieldianus Britton & Rose Peru (Amazonas, Ancash, Huanuco, Junin, Lima, Pasco, San Martin, Ucayali) Borzicactus hutchisonii G.J.Charles Peru. Borzicactus icosagonus (Kunth) Britton & Rose Ecuador, Peru Borzicactus leonensis (Madsen) G.J.Charles Ecuador Borzicactus longiserpens (Leuenb.) G.J.Charles Peru Borzicactus neoroezlii F.Ritter Peru (Piura) Borzicactus plagiostoma (Vaupel) Britton & Rose Peru Borzicactus sepium (Kunth) Britton & Rose Ecuador Borzicactus silvaticus Janke Peru Borzicactus tenuiserpens (Rauh & Backeb.) Kimnach Peru

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Plants_of_the_World_Online_2021_o280_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Plants_of_the_World_Online_2021_o280_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Plants_of_the_World_Online_2021_o280_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Plants_of_the_World_Online_2021_o280_1-3) ["Borzicactus Riccob"](http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30017255-2). *Plants of the World Online*. 2021-09-07. Retrieved 2023-10-10.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-d937_2-0)** ["Borzicactus Genus"](https://www.botanicohub.com/plant-families/cactaceae/genera/borzicactus). *Botanico Hub*. 2023-06-04. Retrieved 2025-11-09.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Herwig, Rob (1989). *The Hamlyn Encyclopedia of House Plants*. Hamlyn. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [0 600 56774 5](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0_600_56774_5).

## External links

- Media related to [*Borzicactus*](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Borzicactus) at Wikimedia Commons

- Data related to [*Borzicactus*](https://species.wikimedia.org/wiki/Borzicactus) at Wikispecies

Taxon identifiers Borzicactus Wikidata: Q14943360 Wikispecies: Borzicactus CoL: 62H8N GBIF: 7280031 GRIN: 13682 iNaturalist: 575995 IPNI: 30017255-2 IRMNG: 1045826 ITIS: 907084 NCBI: 2800461 PLANTS: BORZI POWO: urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30017255-2 Tropicos: 40029631 WFO: wfo-4000005051

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