Details of genus: Gomphrena [1550]
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Family: Amaranthaceae
family_ja: ヒユ
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distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of 90 species of erect or prostrate often many-branched, softly hairy annuals, occasionally perennials, found in a variety of habitats from open, sandy soils to moist woodland, in Australia and tropical Central and South America. Lance-shaped to ovate leaves are produced in opposite pairs. Upright spikes of clover-like flowerheads, with prominent colourful bracts, are borne from summer to early autumn. In frost-prone areas, use as summer bedding or in an annual border. The flowerheads are good for cutting and drying.
hardiness_en: Half hardy to frost tender.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed at 15-18°C (59-64°F) in early spring.
pests_en: Trouble free.
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comment:
comment_ja: センニチコウ
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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 | Amaranthaceae | ヒユ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Amaranthaceae | ヒユ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Amaranthaceae | ヒユ科 | Show |