Details of Genus: Duvalia
ID: 1060
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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)
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Family: Apocynaceae
Family ja: キョウチクトウ
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Description en: Genus of about 19 species of prostrate or semi-erect, mainly leafless, clump-forming, perennial succulents from hilly lowlands of the Arabian Peninsula, E. Africa, and southern Africa. They have toothed stems, each with 4-6 blunt, warty ribs separated by transverse furrows. Star-shaped, stalked flowers have 5 fleshy lobes, recurved at the tips, and are solitary or produced in clusters at the base of the stems, from late spring to summer. In frost-prone areas, grow in a warm greenhouse; in warmer climates, grow outdoors with other succulents.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
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Propagation en: Sow seed at 21-24°C (70-75°F), or take stem cuttings from spring to summer.
Pests en: Susceptible to mealybugs and black rot.
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Apocynaceae | キョウチクトウ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Asclepiadaceae | ガガイモ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Apocynaceae | キョウチクトウ科 | Show |