Details of Genus: Faucaria
ID: 1078
Genus ja:
Genus en: Tiger jaws
# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)
Accepted:
Family: Aizoaceae
Family ja: ハマミズナ
Infra familial classification:
Distribution en:
Description en: Genus of over 30 species of clump-forming, sometimes fleshy-rooted, almost stemless perennial succulents from semi-desert areas in South Africa. The fleshy, spotted leaves are borne 4-8 on each shoot. They usually have stout, soft, marginal teeth, which can resemble gaping jaws. The large, daisy-like, pink, yellow, or white flowers open after mid-day from late summer to mid-autumn. Where temperatures drop below 7°C (45°F), grow in a temperate greenhouse, as houseplants, or with other plants in a bowl garden. In warmer areas, grow in a raised or scree bed, or desert garden.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Sow seed at 10-20°C (50-68°F) in autumn or spring. Root stem cuttings in summer in sharply drained compost.
Pests en: Susceptible to greenfly and root mealybugs while flowering.
Description ja:
Comment:
Comment ja: ファウカリア
Type species:
Phylogenetic definition:
Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Aizoaceae | ハマミズナ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Aizoaceae | ハマミズナ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Aizoaceae | ハマミズナ科 | Show |