Details of genus: Fittonia [1533]
genus_ja:
genus_en: Nerve plant, Painted net leaf
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accepted:
Family: Acanthaceae
family_ja: キツネノマゴ
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distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of 2 species of evergreen perennials, with freely rooting, mat-forming stems, from tropical rainforest in South America, mainly Peru. The leaves are opposite, with short stems and colourful veins. Thin spikes of insignificant white to reddish white flowers are borne rarely and irregularly. Where temperatures drop below 15°C (59°F), grow in a terrarium or hanging basket indoors or in a warm greenhouse. In tropical or subtropical areas, grow as ground cover in semi-shaded sites.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Take tip cuttings with 3 or 4 pairs of leaves in spring, or layer stems in spring or summer.
pests_en: Trouble free.
description_ja:
comment:
comment_ja: アミメグサ
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Phylogenetic definition:
Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Acanthaceae | キツネノマゴ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Acanthaceae | キツネノマゴ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Acanthaceae | キツネノマゴ科 | Show |