Details of genus: Malephora [1151]
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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
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific 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 |