Details of genus: Homeria [1571]
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Family: Iridaceae
family_ja: アヤメ
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description_en: Genus of31 species ofcormous perennials, often found on sandy slopes from low to high altitudes in South Africa. They are cultivated for their scented, showy flowers, borne several in succession from pairs of bracts on branched stems, from spring to summer. They have erect, linear to strap-shaped basal leaves, and 1 or 2 narrow leaves on the lower part of the flowering stems. In frost-prone climates, grow in a sheltered site, at the base of a warm, sunny wall, or in a cool greenhouse. In warmer areas, grow at the front of a border. H. collina is toxic to livestock.
hardiness_en: Half hardy, but may with-stand occasional falls to -5°C (23°F).
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 16-18°C (61-64°F) in autumn. Separate offsets when dormant.
pests_en: Trouble free.
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comment_ja: ホメリア
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56
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| 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 |