Details of Genus: Graptophyllum Nees (1832)
ID: 1554
Genus ja:
Genus en:
# spp.: 15 (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Acanthaceae
Family ja: キツネノマゴ
Infra familial classification:
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 20 Feb 2026 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: Nigeria to Cameroon, New Guinea to SW. Pacific
Description en: Genus of 10 species of evergreen shrubs from Australasia and the S.W. Pacific, often found on rainforest margins, and also on seasonally dry, rocky hillsides or beside rivers. They are cultivated mainly for their foliage: the leaves are simple, usually entire, spotted, mottled, or banded with various colours, and borne in opposite pairs. Tubular, 2-lipped flowers are produced in racemes or panicles at the ends of the shoots. Where temperatures fall below 13°C (55°F), grow in a temperate or warm greenhouse, or as houseplants. In warmer climates, use to brighten shady borders; they are effective with ferns.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in spring, root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer, or layer in summer.
Pests en: Whiteflies, red spider mites, and scale insects may infest greenhouse plants.
Description ja:
Comment: Australia, SW Pacific
Comment ja: グラプトフィルム
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 | Acanthaceae | キツネノマゴ科 | 15 | Show | |
| PB2 | Acanthaceae | キツネノマゴ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Acanthaceae | キツネノマゴ科 | Show |