Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of Genus: Glottiphyllum

ID: 1096

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 3 (from names table)

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Family: Aizoaceae

Family ja: ハマミズナ

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Description en: Genus of about 60 species of low-growing, branching, perennial succulents from semi-desert areas of South Africa. They have semi-cylindrical or strap-shaped, fleshy, glossy, bright green or pale green leaves, arranged in opposite pairs or alternately along the stems, with 4 or more leaves on a single shoot. Large, daisy-like, bright yellow, rarely white flowerheads are borne singly in the leaf axils, mainly from summer to late winter. Below 10°C (50°F), grow in a warm greenhouse; in warmer areas, grow in a desert garden.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F), or root basal stem cuttings, in late summer.

Pests en: Trouble free.

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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 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