Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Rhodanthe [1962]

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genus_en: Strawflower

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Family: Asteraceae

family_ja: キク

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description_en: Genus of over 40 species of erect, drought-tolerant annuals, perennials, and subshrubs, frequently included in the genera Acroclinium and Helipterum, occurring in arid areas of Australia. They are cultivated for their solitary or corymb-like clusters of daisy-like, straw-textured, "everlasting", single to double, yellow, white, or pink flowerheads, borne mainly in summer. The alternate leaves are entire, linear to oblong or obovate, and mid- to grey-green. Grow in an annual or mixed border; the perennials and subshrubs are usually grown as annuals, even in frost-free areas. The flowerheads are excellent for dried flower arrangements.

hardiness_en: Half hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 16°C (61°F) in early spring and plant out when all danger of frost has passed, or sow in situ in mid-spring.

pests_en: Seedlings and young plants are prone to aphids and slug damage.

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comment:

comment_ja: ハナカンザシ，ローダンセ，ペーパーキャスケード(?)

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

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