Details of genus: Dichorisandra [1906]
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Family: Commelinaceae
family_ja: ツユクサ
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distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of about 25 species of robust, erect, soft-stemmed, evergreen perennials from woodland in tropical North, Central, and South America. The linear to elliptic leaves are spirally arranged or 2-ranked, and the angular, cup-shaped flowers, with 3 sepals and 3 intense blue or sometimes white petals of unequal size, are borne in terminal or axillary racemes, followed by fleshy, orange-red fruit. In frost-prone areas, grow in a warm greenhouse; in warmer climates, use in a border.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Divide or root stem cuttings at any time.
pests_en: Mealybugs may be troublesome.
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comment:
comment_ja: ブルージンジャー(?)
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Commelinaceae | ツユクサ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Commelinaceae | ツユクサ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Commelinaceae | ツユクサ科 | Show |