Details of genus: Pachystachys [1642]
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Family: Acanthaceae
family_ja: キツネノマゴ
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distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of 12 species of evergreen perennials and shrubs, closely allied to Justicia, from woodland or rainforest in the West Indies and tropical Central and South America. They are cultivated for their tubular, 2-lipped flowers, borne in erect, terminal spikes with large, over-lapping, usually brightly coloured bracts. Leaves are opposite and simple, ovate to lance-shaped, and mid- to dark green. Where temperatures drop below l0-15°C (50-59°F), grow in a warm or temperate greenhouse, or as houseplants. In warmer areas, use in a border.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Root softwood cuttings with bottom heat in summer.
pests_en: Whiteflies and red spider mites may be troublesome under glass.
description_ja:
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comment_ja: ベニサンゴバナ
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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 | Acanthaceae | キツネノマゴ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Acanthaceae | キツネノマゴ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Acanthaceae | キツネノマゴ科 | Show |