Details of genus: Hesperaloe [1113]
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Family: Asparagaceae
family_ja: キジカクシ
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Agavoideae
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description_en: Genus of about 3 species of perennial succulents, closely related to Yucca, although the flowers are more similar to those of Aloe. They occur in semi-arid regions of Texas, USA, and N. Mexico. Short, fleshy stems bear basal rosettes of tough, elongating, linear leaves with fibrous margins. The tall inflorescences of tubular-bell-shaped flowers are often curved and branching. In frost-prone areas, grow in a temperate greenhouse or conservatory. In warmer climates, grow in a desert garden or in containers.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 16-18°C (61-64°F), or pot up offsets, in spring.
pests_en: Prone to scale insects and, while flowering, aphids.
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Asparagaceae | キジカクシ科 | Subfamily Agavoideae | Show | ||
| PB2 | Agavaceae | リュウゼツラン科 | Subfamily Agavoideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Agavaceae | リュウゼツラン科 | Subfamily Agavoideae | Show |