Details of genus: Maranta [1608]
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Family: Marantaceae
family_ja: クズウコン
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description_en: Genus of about 20 species of evergreen, rhizomatous perennials from rainforest in tropical Central and South America. They are cultivated for their crowded clumps of blunt-ended, elliptic leaves, spreading by day and raised to an erect position in the evening. Small, tubular, 2-lipped white flowers are produced in pairs in loose racemes. In frost-prone areas, grow as houseplants or in a warm greenhouse, either in hanging baskets or trained up moss poles. In warmer climates, use as ground cover among shrubs in shade.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) as soon as ripe. Divide in spring. Take basal cuttings, 7-10cm (3-4in) long, and root with bottom heat in spring.
pests_en: Red spider mites may be troublesome under glass.
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comment_ja: クズウコン
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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 | Marantaceae | クズウコン科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Marantaceae | クズウコン科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Marantaceae | クズウコン科 | Show |