Details of genus: Hemigraphis Nees [2069]
genus_ja:
genus_en:
# spp.:
pub_year:
accepted: Accepted
Family: Acanthaceae
family_ja: キツネノマゴ
Infra familial classification:
distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of 90 species of low-growing, slender-stemmed annuals, perennials, and subshrubs from woodland margins in tropical Asia. They are grown mainly for their colourful, opposite, toothed or scalloped leaves, which are useful for ground cover. From spring to summer, small, tubular, 5-lobed, usually white flowers are borne in terminal spikes. In frost-prone areas, grow in a temperate greenhouse or conservatory; some species are suitable for use in hanging baskets. In warmer climates, grow in a border or as edging.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Root softwood or stem-tip cuttings in summer or autumn. Separate rooted stems in spring.
pests_en: Whiteflies may be a problem.
description_ja:
comment: trop. Asia to New Caledonia
comment_ja: ヘミグラフィス
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Phylogenetic definition:
Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Acanthaceae | キツネノマゴ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Acanthaceae | キツネノマゴ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Acanthaceae | キツネノマゴ科 | Show |