Details of genus: Rhombophyllum [1819]
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Family: Aizoaceae
family_ja: ハマミズナ
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description_en: Genus of 3 species of very fleshy, usually compact, mat-forming, perennial succulents occurring on hillsides and often in the lowlands of South Africa. The crowded, fleshy leaves are linear or semi-cylindrical, expanded towards the middle, and opposite or united at the bases; they are mid- to dark greyish green, with white or translucent spots, and margins that are entire or have 1 or 2 short teeth. Attractive, daisy-like, bright golden yellow flowers, which open during the day, are produced singly or in cymes of 3-7 in summer. In frost-prone regions, grow in a temperate greenhouse. In warm, dry climates, grow outdoors in a raised bed or desert garden.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F), or divide offsets, in spring or summer.
pests_en: Prone to aphids while flowering.
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Aizoaceae | ハマミズナ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Aizoaceae | ハマミズナ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Aizoaceae | ハマミズナ科 | Show |