succulent

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:plant_species
gymnosperm
gptkbp:adaptedInto arid environments
gptkbp:alternativeName Cactus
Succulent
cactus
cycad
gptkbp:class gptkb:Magnoliopsida
gptkbp:commonName succulent
gptkbp:conservationStatus varies by species
many species endangered
gptkbp:contains cycasin
gptkbp:containsGenus gptkb:Bowenia
gptkb:Ceratozamia
gptkb:Chigua
gptkb:Cycas
gptkb:Dioon
gptkb:Encephalartos
gptkb:Lepidozamia
gptkb:Macrozamia
gptkb:Microcycas
gptkb:Stangeria
gptkb:Zamia
gptkbp:cultivatedIn popular houseplant
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Central_America
gptkb:Pacific_Islands
gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:division gptkb:Cycadophyta
gptkbp:domain gptkb:Eukaryota
gptkbp:etymology from Greek 'kaktos'
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cactaceae
gptkbp:firstDescribed 18th century
gptkbp:flowerColor varies by species
gptkbp:floweringSeason true
gptkbp:fossil since Permian period
gptkbp:fruitType gptkb:fruit
gptkbp:growthForm succulent
slow
gptkbp:habitat mountains
coastal areas
deserts
dry forests
gptkbp:hasLivingSpecies about 300
gptkbp:hasSpines true
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Mediterranean
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Plantae
gptkbp:leafType false
pinnate
gptkbp:lifespan varies by species
long-lived
gptkbp:mainEconomicActivity gptkb:food
gptkb:medicine
gptkb:ornamental_plant
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:Americas
subtropical regions
tropical regions
gptkbp:notableSpecies gptkb:Encephalartos_altensteinii
gptkb:Saguaro
gptkb:Cycas_revoluta
gptkb:Dioon_edule
gptkb:Zamia_integrifolia
gptkb:Barrel_cactus
gptkb:Cholla
gptkb:Christmas_cactus
gptkb:Prickly_pear
gptkbp:order gptkb:Caryophyllales
gptkbp:photosynthesisType C3
CAM
gptkbp:photosyntheticAdaptation reduces water loss
gptkbp:photosyntheticOrgan stem
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Tracheophyta
gptkbp:pollinatedBy birds
insects
wind
bats
gptkbp:protectedBy gptkb:CITES
gptkbp:reproduction seeds
vegetative propagation
gptkbp:reproductiveStructure cones
gptkbp:seedColor naked seeds
gptkbp:sex dioecious
gptkbp:stemType varies by species
woody
underground or above ground
gptkbp:storesWaterIn stem
gptkbp:symbol gptkb:grass
resilience
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
illegal collection
overharvesting
gptkbp:toxicity generally non-toxic
toxic to humans and animals
gptkbp:type shallow and widespread
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:ornamental_plant
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Atacama_Desert
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4