Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 1558

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

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Family: Asteraceae

Family ja: キク

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Description en: Genus of about 50 species of evergreen perennials and subshrubs, some scandent and trailing, from tropical woodland in Africa and Asia. The toothed leaves are alternate, simple, and pinnate or pinnatifid. The flowerheads, usually borne singly or in corymbs at the tips of the branches, lack ray-florets; they resemble groundsel (Senecio) flowerheads, but are larger and more colourful. Where temperatures fall below 13°C (55°F), grow as houseplants or in a temperate or warm greenhouse. Elsewhere, use in a shady, moist border.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

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Propagation en: Root softwood cuttings in late spring or semi-ripe cuttings in summer, both with bottom heat.

Pests en: Aphids and red spider mites may be troublesome under glass.

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Comment ja: サンシチソウ，スイゼンジナ(キンジソウ)

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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57