Details of Genus: Gloriosa L. (1753)
ID: 1544
Genus ja:
Genus en:
# spp.: 11 (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)
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: 2026-03-03 21:57 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Accepted | Colchicaceae | イヌサフラン科 | Subfamily Colchicoideae: Tribe Colchiceae | 11 | Show |
| PB2 | Colchicaceae | イヌサフラン科 | Subfamily Colchicoideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Colchicaceae | イヌサフラン科 | Subfamily Colchicoideae | Show |