Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Mitraria [1809]

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Family: Gesneriaceae

family_ja: イワタバコ

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description_en: Genus of one species of woody, evergreen, scandent or spreading shrub from moist woodland in Chile and Argentina. The leaves are opposite and ovate, and the showy flowers are tubular. M. coccinea prefers cool, humid climates. Grow in a woodland garden or sheltered shrub border. Where frosts are severe, grow in a cool greenhouse.

hardiness_en: Frost hardy borderline.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41

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SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-familial classification# species
APG4 Gesneriaceae イワタバコ科 Show
PB2 Gesneriaceae イワタバコ科 Show
PB3 Gesneriaceae イワタバコ科 Show

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