Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Genus ja: ツルノゲイトウ

Genus en:

# spp.: 106 (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)

Pub year: 1775

Accepted: Accepted

Family: Amaranthaceae

Family ja: ヒユ

Infra familial classification:

Citation:

Data source	Kind of information	Note
Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 09 May 2024	Scientific name & others		Show this Data source

Distribution en: Tropics & Subtropics

Description en: Genus of about 200 species of bushy annuals and perennials from moist, open forest areas in tropical and sub-tropical Central and South America. They are grown for their colourful leaves, which are opposite, linear to obovate, often toothed, and variable in size. They bear insignificant flowers in terminal or axillary spikes. In frost-prone areas, use as annuals in summer bedding, or grow in a cool or temperate greenhouse or conservatory; they are excellent for hanging baskets. In frost-free climates, use for bedding or as ground cover.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

Cultivation en:

Propagation en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) as soon as ripe, or in spring; seedlings will vary in leaf colour, making the plants less suitable for a uniform display. Divide in spring. Take softwood or greenwood cuttings in late summer. Overwinter young plants under glass.

Pests en: Red spider mites may be a problem.

Description ja:

The essential 1000 genera certification Genus (ツルゲイトウ)

2019 edition

A Level
Family ヒユ

Comment:

Comment ja: 別名ツルゲイトウ、水草を含む。
ナガエツルノゲイトウ（A. philoxeroides）は特定外来生物。

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