Details of genus: Thevetia [1729]
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Family: Apocynaceae
family_ja: キョウチクトウ
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distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of 8 species of evergreen shrubs and small trees from woodland, often near coastal areas, in tropical North and South America and the West Indies. They are cultivated for their showy, funnel-shaped flowers, with 5 over-lapping petals, produced singly or in cymes from spring to autumn. They have alternate, simple, mostly linear to ovate leaves. Where temperatures fall below 13-15°C (55-59°F), grow in a temperate or warm greenhouse. In warmer climates, grow in a shrub border. The seeds are highly toxic if ingested.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed at 18-21°C (64-70°F) in spring. Insert semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.
pests_en: Trouble free.
description_ja:
comment:
comment_ja: キバナキョウチクトウ
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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 | 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 |