Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Zaluzianskya F.W.Schmidt [2125]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Scrophulariaceae

family_ja: ゴマノハグサ

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description_en: Genus of about 35 species of sticky, low-growing annuals and evergreen perennials or subshrubs from grassland and rocky slopes in South Africa. They are grown for their terminal spikes of tubular, salverform, heavily scented flowers, with 5 spreading petal lobes; the flowers are usually deep red in bud, opening to white with red petal backs. The variably shaped leaves are entire or toothed, the lower ones opposite, the upper ones alternate. Suitable for a sunny rock garden or alpine house.

hardiness_en: Frost hardy.

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propagation_en: Propagate regularly as plants are short-lived. Take stem-tip cuttings in summer, overwinter in frost-free conditions, and plant out in spring. Seed is not regularly produced in gardens; if available, sow at 10-13°C (50-55°F) as soon as ripe or in spring.

pests_en: Aphids and red spider mites may be troublesome under glass.

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comment: W S Africa

comment_ja: ナイトフロックス(?)

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

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