Details of Genus: Gomphocarpus R.Br.
ID: 2067
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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)
Accepted: Synonym (= Asclepias)
Family: Apocynaceae
Family ja: キョウチクトウ
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Description en: Genus of 50 species of evergreen and deciduous subshrubs and perennials found on dry slopes and in scrub in tropical and southern Africa. They have variable, opposite, alternate, or whorled leaves. Curious, hooded, cup-shaped flowers are produced in terminal or axillary cymes, followed by seed pods that are usually inflated. In frost-prone areas, they are best grown in a cool greenhouse. In warmer climates, plant in a shrub border. Some species exude a milky sap, which may aggravate skin allergies.
Hardiness en: Half hardy to frost tender.
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Propagation en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in spring, or take softwood cuttings in spring.
Pests en: Trouble free.
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Comment ja: フウセントウワタ
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:58
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Asclepiadaceae | ガガイモ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Apocynaceae | キョウチクトウ科 | Show | |||
| APG4 | Synonym | Apocynaceae | キョウチクトウ科 | Show |