Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Antigonon Endl. [2021]

genus_ja:

genus_en: Corallita, Coral vine, Queen’s wreath

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Polygonaceae

family_ja: タデ

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distribution_en:

description_en: Genus of 3 species of tendril climbers from Mexico and Central America, where they thrive in moist, tropical forest and scrub. They have tuberous roots, alternate, simple leaves, and are grown for their small, pink or white flowers, usually borne in panicles at the tips of the shoots. Where temperatures fall below 7°C (45°F), grow in a temperate greenhouse or conservatory. In warmer areas, train over a pergola, against a house wall, or through a tree.

hardiness_en: Half hardy to frost tender. The roots of A. leptopus may survive short spells of frost if protected with a mulch in autumn.

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Sow seed at 13-16°C (55-61°F) in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.

pests_en: Aphids, red spider mites, and whiteflies may be a problem, especially under glass.

description_ja:

comment: C America

comment_ja: アサヒガズラ

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

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