Details of genus: Sutherlandia R. Br. [1361]
genus_ja:
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accepted: Accepted
Family: Fabaceae
family_ja: マメ
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distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of 5 species of evergreen shrubs found on dry slopes and grassland in southern Africa. They are grown for their showy, pea-like, red to purple flowers, borne in slender, axillary racemes from late spring to summer, and for their bladder-like fruits. Leaves are alternate and pinnate. In frost-prone climates, grow in a cool greenhouse; in milder areas, plant at the base of a sunny wall.
hardiness_en: Frost tender; may survive short periods close to 0°C (32°F).
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed at 15°C (59°F) in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer, with bottom heat.
pests_en: Earwigs and red spider mites may be a problem.
description_ja:
comment: South Africa
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show |