Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 1090

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

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Family: Asteraceae

Family ja: キク

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Description en: Genus of about 16 species of low-growing annuals or evergreen perennials from low altitude sands to alpine meadows in tropical Africa. They have mostly lance-shaped, basal leaves, often covered with grey, felted hairs on one or both surfaces, and varying from deeply lobed to pinnatifid, and from entire to toothed. Large, daisy-like, very brightly coloured, dark-centred flowerheads, which close in dull or cool weather, are produced over a long period in summer. Hybrid selections are the most commonly cultivated, and are grown as annuals or half-hardy perennials, with leafy stems bearing spoon-shaped to oblong, often lobed leaves and variously coloured flowerheads. They are useful as summer bedding or in patio containers, and tolerate coastal conditions.

Hardiness en: Half hardy to frost tender; most can survive short periods at or below 0°C (32°F).

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 18-20°C (64-68°F) in late winter or early spring. Take basal cuttings in late summer or early autumn, to overwinter under glass.

Pests en: Plants over-wintered under glass may suffer from grey mould (Botrytis) and aphids.

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Comment ja: クンショウギク

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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57