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Details of Genus: Jaborosa Juss. (1789)

ID: 1829

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# spp.: 23 (from genus_families table) | 24 (from names table)

Accepted: Accepted

Family: Solanaceae

Family ja: ナス

Infra familial classification: Subfamily Solanoideae

Citation:
Data sourceKind of informationNote
Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 27 Nov 2025Scientific name & others Show this Data source

Distribution en: Peru to S. Brazil and S. South America

Description en: Genus of 20 species of perennials with basal, entire to pinnatifid leaves and axillary, 5- to 6-lobed, tubular or bell-shaped flowers, which are solitary or borne in few-flowered cymes. Most species occur in arid areas of South America. J. integrifolia, the only species commonly seen in cultivation, is suitable for a warm, dry site.

Hardiness en: Frost hardy to frost tender (J. integrifolia is hardy to -10°C/14°F).

Cultivation en:

Propagation en: Divide, or sow seed at 13-16°C (55-61°F), in spring.

Pests en: May be damaged by slugs and snails.

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Type species: Jaborosa integrifolia Lam. (1789) Accepted

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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-02-27 22:00 by hkokubun@mac.com

Family:

System Accepted? Botanical name Japanese name Infra-familial classification # species
APG4 Accepted Solanaceae ナス科 Subfamily Solanoideae 23 Show
PB2 Solanaceae ナス科 Subfamily Solanoideae Show
PB3 Solanaceae ナス科 Subfamily Solanoideae Show