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Details of Genus: Sprekelia

ID: 1717

Genus ja:

Genus en:

# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)

Accepted:

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Family ja: ヒガンバナ

Infra familial classification:

Distribution en:

Description en: Genus of a single species of bulbous perennial occurring on rocky slopes in Mexico and Guatemala. It has semi-erect, strap-shaped, basal leaves, and is grown for its large, showy, 6-tepalled red flowers, sometimes marked or striped yellow, borne in spring. In frost-prone areas, grow in a temperate green-house or conservatory; in warmer areas, grow in a sunny border.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

Cultivation en:

Propagation en: Separate offsets when dormant in early autumn.

Pests en: Trouble free.

Description ja:

The essential 1000 genera certification Genus Sprekelia

2019 edition

Si Level
Family Amaryllidaceae

2003 edition

A Level
Family ヒガンバナ
草本III・球根植物
ツバメズイセン

1986 edition

A Level
Family ヒガンバナ
球根
ツバメズイセン

Si level: the genus existed in 2003 or 1986 edition, but not listed in 2019 edition. (S level implied, 303 genera)

Comment:

Comment ja: ツバメズイセン

Type species:

Phylogenetic definition:

Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57

Family:

System Accepted? Botanical name Japanese name Infra-familial classification # species
APG4 Amaryllidaceae ヒガンバナ科 Show
PB2 Amaryllidaceae ヒガンバナ科 Show
PB3 Amaryllidaceae ヒガンバナ科 Show