Details of Genus: Stomatium Schwantes
ID: 1853
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Genus en:
# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Aizoaceae
Family ja: ハマミズナ
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Distribution en:
Description en: Genus of about 40 species of mainly mat-forming, perennial succulents from semi-desert areas of Botswana and South Africa. They have very short stems and unequal pairs of angular or rounded, often keeled, rough, fleshy leaves, some-times with marginal teeth and white or transparent dots. Solitary, daisy-like, scented flowers are borne in the middle of the stems in summer; they often open in late afternoon and stay open all night. In frost-prone areas, grow in a temperate greenhouse. In warm, dry areas, use in a desert garden or raised bed.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
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Propagation en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F), or take cuttings of stem sections, from spring to summer.
Pests en: Susceptible to aphids while flowering.
Description ja:
Comment: South Africa
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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 | |
| PB2 | Aizoaceae | ハマミズナ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Aizoaceae | ハマミズナ科 | Show | |||
| APG4 | Accepted | Aizoaceae | ハマミズナ科 | Show |