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Details of Genus: Nolana L. (1762)

ID: 1946

Genus ja:

Genus en:

# spp.: 92 (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

Accepted: Accepted

Family: Solanaceae

Family ja: ナス

Infra familial classification:

Citation:
Data sourceKind of informationNote
Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 09 Mar 2026Scientific name & others Show this Data source

Distribution en: Galápagos, Peru to Chile

Description en: Genus of 18 species of often glandular-hairy, erect to spreading annuals, perennials, and subshrubs, usually grown as annuals, found in semi-desert and coastal areas in Peru and Chile. They have simple, alternate or whorled, sometimes succulent leaves. The broadly trumpet-shaped, 5-petalled, blue, pink, or white flowers are borne singly or in clusters in the leaf axils. Grow in a border, or as short-lived container plants in a cool greenhouse. In warm climates, grow perennials in a rock garden.

Hardiness en: Half hardy.

Cultivation en:

Propagation en: Sow seed at 13-15°C (55-59°F) in early spring, in situ in late spring, or in autumn for spring-flowering container plants.

Pests en: Aphids can be a problem.

Description ja:

The essential 1000 genera certification Genus Nolana

2019 edition

Si Level
Family Solanaceae

2003 edition

A Level
Family ノラナ
草本I・一年草/二年草/多年草
ノラーナ

Si level: the genus existed in 2003 or 1986 edition, but not listed in 2019 edition. (S level implied, 303 genera)

Comment:

Comment ja: ノラーナ

Type species:

Phylogenetic definition:

Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-09 11:16 by hkokubun@mac.com

Family:

System Accepted? Botanical name Japanese name Infra-familial classification # species
APG4 Accepted Solanaceae ナス科 92 Show
PB2 Nolanaceae ノラナ科 Show
PB3 Solanaceae (Nolanaceae) ナス (ノラナ)科 Show
APW Solanaceae ナス科 Show