Details of genus: Gloxinia [1545]
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Family: Gesneriaceae
family_ja: イワタバコ
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distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of 8 species of rhizomatous, soft-stemmed perennials or shrubs from forest in Central and South America. The fleshy, creeping rhizomes give rise to erect stems bearing opposite pairs of ovate to elliptic leaves. Bell- or funnel-shaped, blue or pink flowers, finely hairy on the outside, are borne sin y or in pairs from the leaf axils from summer to mid-autumn. In frost-prone areas, grow in a warm greenhouse. Elsewhere, grow in a shady border or woodland setting.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in early spring. Divide rhizomes in spring. Root basal cuttings with bottom heat in summer.
pests_en: Prone to vine weevil, tarsonemid mites, western flower thrips, and powdery mildew.
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comment_ja: グロキシニア
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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 | Gesneriaceae | イワタバコ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Gesneriaceae | イワタバコ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Gesneriaceae | イワタバコ科 | Show |