Details of genus: Mandevilla [1605]
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Family: Apocynaceae
family_ja: キョウチクトウ
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distribution_en: trop. America
description_en: Genus of about 120 species of mainly tuberous-rooted, woody-stemmed, twining climbers, with some perennials, from tropical woodland in Central and South America. Opposite, simple leaves are borne on stems containing a milky latex. They have often showy, funnel-shaped to tubular-salverform flowers, each with 5 broad, spreading petal lobes, borne mainly in axillary racemes. Use to clothe a pergola, arch, or trellis, or grow as a screen. In frost-prone climates, grow in a temperate or warm greenhouse. Contact with the sap may cause skin irritation, and all parts may cause mild stomach upset if ingested.
hardiness_en: Frost tender; M. laxa may survive temperatures near to 0°C (32°F).
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 18-23°C (64-73°F) in spring. Root softwood cuttings in late spring or semi-ripe cuttings in summer, with bottom heat.
pests_en: Red spider mites, whiteflies, and mealybugs may be troublesome under glass.
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comment_ja: チリーソケイ，ディプラデニア
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56 by hkokubun@mac.com
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Apocynaceae | キョウチクトウ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Apocynaceae | キョウチクトウ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Apocynaceae | キョウチクトウ科 | Show |