Details of Genus: Gomphrena
ID: 1550
Genus ja:
Genus en:
# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)
Accepted:
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.
Description ja:
Comment:
Comment ja: センニチコウ
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical 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 |