Details of genus: Gloriosa L. [1544]
genus_ja:
genus_en:
# spp.: 11
pub_year: 1753
accepted: Accepted
Family: Colchicaceae
family_ja: イヌサフラン
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Colchicoideae: Tribe Colchiceae
Citation:| data_source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 20 May 2025 | Scientific name & others | Show this data_source |
distribution_en: Africa, Arabian Peninsula, Indian Subcontinent to Malesia
description_en: Genus of one very variable species of climbing, tuberous perennial from woodland and forest, often by rivers, in tropical Africa and India. It is cultivated for its brightly coloured flowers, and is effective when scrambling through other plants. In frost-prone climates, grow in a temperate greenhouse or conservatory. Highly toxic if ingested; handling tubers may irritate the skin.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F), or separate the finger-like tubers, in spring.
pests_en: Prone to aphids.
description_ja: Littoniaを含む
comment:
comment_ja: キツネユリ
type_species:
Phylogenetic definition:
Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2025-05-20 05:56 by hkokubun@mac.com
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Colchicaceae | イヌサフラン科 | Subfamily Colchicoideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Colchicaceae | イヌサフラン科 | Subfamily Colchicoideae | Show | ||
| APG4 | Accepted | Colchicaceae | イヌサフラン科 | Subfamily Colchicoideae: Tribe Colchiceae | 11 | Show |