Details of genus: Hesperantha [1568]
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Family: Iridaceae
family_ja: アヤメ
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distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of 55 species of cormous perennials from rocky and sandy areas in Africa. Those in cultivation have linear to lance-shaped, mostly mid-green, basal leaves, and bear spikes or racemes of cup- or star-shaped flowers on wiry stems in spring. In frost-prone climates, grow in a cold greenhouse. In warmer regions, grow at the front of a border, in a rock garden or trough, or at the base of a warm, sunny wall.
hardiness_en: Half hardy.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed at 16-18°C (61-64°F) in autumn or spring. Separate offsets when dormant.
pests_en: Trouble free.
description_ja:
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comment_ja: ヘスペランタ
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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 | Iridaceae | アヤメ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Iridaceae | アヤメ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Iridaceae | アヤメ科 | Show |