Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of Genus: Mitraria

ID: 1809

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

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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

Family:

System Accepted? Botanical name Japanese name Infra-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