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= Welcome to M&J Cactus Wiki = | |||
'''The Comprehensive Online Encyclopedia of Cactaceae based on the Taxonomy of Joël Lodé (2015-2026)''' | |||
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== Overview == | |||
Welcome to the official knowledge base of '''[[M&J Cactus]]'''. This project aims to document the family ''Cactaceae'' through the lens of modern molecular phylogenetics. We strictly follow the taxonomic revisions of '''Joël Lodé''', which represent the most up-to-date scientific understanding of cactus evolution and relationships. | |||
== | == Classification by Joël Lodé == | ||
* | The family ''Cactaceae'' is divided into four main subfamilies. Explore the genera within each group: | ||
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* [ | === [[Pereskioideae]] === | ||
* [ | * The most primitive cacti with true leaves. | ||
* [ | * '''Key Genera:''' ''Pereskia'', ''Leuenbergeria''. | ||
=== [[Maihuenioideae]] === | |||
* Small, succulent shrubs from the Andes. | |||
* '''Key Genera:''' ''Maihuenia''. | |||
=== [[Opuntioideae]] === | |||
* Characterized by glochids and specialized seed structures. | |||
* '''Major Tribes:''' [[Cylindropuntieae]], [[Opuntieae]], [[Tephrocacteae]]. | |||
=== [[Cactoideae]] === | |||
* The largest subfamily, containing the vast majority of desert and epiphytic cacti. | |||
* '''Key Tribes (Lodé System):''' | |||
** [[Cacteae]] – (e.g., ''Mammillaria, Ariocarpus, Thelocactus'') | |||
** [[Pachycereeae]] – (e.g., ''Pachycereus, Cephalocereus, Carnegiea'') | |||
** [[Trichocereeae]] – (e.g., ''Lobivia, Rebutia, Trichocereus'') | |||
** [[Cereeae]] – (e.g., ''Melocactus, Cereus, Pilosocereus'') | |||
** [[Hylocereeae]] – (Epiphytic cacti like ''Selenicereus'') | |||
** [[Blossfeldieae]] – (The unique genus ''Blossfeldia'') | |||
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== Why Lodé Taxonomy? == | |||
Traditional systems (like Hunt or Backeberg) relied mostly on morphology (how plants look). The '''Lodé system''' integrates DNA sequencing (phylogenetics), providing a more accurate map of how cacti are actually related. | |||
* '''Synonymy:''' We provide extensive cross-references for old names to help collectors find the modern equivalents. | |||
* '''Global Standards:''' Adopted by serious collectors and botanical institutions worldwide. | |||
== Featured Resources == | |||
* [[Taxonomy Archive]] – Search by genus or species. | |||
* [[Botanists & Authors]] – Learn about the people behind the descriptions. | |||
* [[Cultivation Guides]] – Expert tips on growing rare cacti. | |||
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Revision as of 18:56, 24 March 2026
Welcome to M&J Cactus WikiThe Comprehensive Online Encyclopedia of Cactaceae based on the Taxonomy of Joël Lodé (2015-2026) |
Overview
Welcome to the official knowledge base of M&J Cactus. This project aims to document the family Cactaceae through the lens of modern molecular phylogenetics. We strictly follow the taxonomic revisions of Joël Lodé, which represent the most up-to-date scientific understanding of cactus evolution and relationships.
Classification by Joël Lodé
The family Cactaceae is divided into four main subfamilies. Explore the genera within each group:
- The most primitive cacti with true leaves.
- Key Genera: Pereskia, Leuenbergeria.
- Small, succulent shrubs from the Andes.
- Key Genera: Maihuenia.
- Characterized by glochids and specialized seed structures.
- Major Tribes: Cylindropuntieae, Opuntieae, Tephrocacteae.
- The largest subfamily, containing the vast majority of desert and epiphytic cacti.
- Key Tribes (Lodé System):
- Cacteae – (e.g., Mammillaria, Ariocarpus, Thelocactus)
- Pachycereeae – (e.g., Pachycereus, Cephalocereus, Carnegiea)
- Trichocereeae – (e.g., Lobivia, Rebutia, Trichocereus)
- Cereeae – (e.g., Melocactus, Cereus, Pilosocereus)
- Hylocereeae – (Epiphytic cacti like Selenicereus)
- Blossfeldieae – (The unique genus Blossfeldia)
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Why Lodé Taxonomy?
Traditional systems (like Hunt or Backeberg) relied mostly on morphology (how plants look). The Lodé system integrates DNA sequencing (phylogenetics), providing a more accurate map of how cacti are actually related.
- Synonymy: We provide extensive cross-references for old names to help collectors find the modern equivalents.
- Global Standards: Adopted by serious collectors and botanical institutions worldwide.
Featured Resources
- Taxonomy Archive – Search by genus or species.
- Botanists & Authors – Learn about the people behind the descriptions.
- Cultivation Guides – Expert tips on growing rare cacti.
