Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Holmskioldia [1923]

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Family: Lamiaceae

family_ja: シソ

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description_en: Genus of 10 species of evergreen shrubs or scandent climbers from tropical woodland in Africa, Madagascar, and the Himalayas. They are valued for their terminal panicles or axillary racemes of tubular to salverform or trumpet-shaped fiowers with conspicuous, saucer-shaped, brightly coloured calyces. The opposite leaves are simple and usually ovate to qbovate. Where temperatures fall below 16°C (61°F), grow in a warm greenhouse or conservatory. In tropical climates, use as specimen plants or grow in a border.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in late summer.

pests_en: Whiteflies, red spider mites, and mealybugs may be a problem under glass.

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comment_ja: チャイニーズハット(Chinese hat plant)

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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