Details of Genus: Malephora
ID: 1151
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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (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 15 species of bushy, prostrate to erect, woody-based, perennial succulents from dry, hilly areas of southern Africa. The stems have prominent internodes. The opposite, semi-cylindrical or bluntly 3-angled, soft, fleshy, pale to mid-green leaves are united at the bases and coated with blue or white wax. Short-stalked, star-shaped, terminal or axillary flowers open in day-time from late summer to autumn. In frost-prone climates, grow in a cool or temperate greenhouse. In warmer areas, grow in a rock garden or desert garden.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
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Propagation en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in spring. Root leaf cuttings or stem segments in spring or summer.
Pests en: Susceptible to mealybugs.
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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 |