Details of genus: Acantholimon [2148]
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Family: Plumbaginaceae
family_ja: イソマツ
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description_en: Genus of about 120 species of ever-green, mat-forming perennials, found in open, rocky areas at high altitudes, from the E. Mediterranean to C. Asia. They are grown for their dense, spiny rosettes of needle-like leaves, 1-7cm (1/2-3in) long, and short spikes or panicles of shallowly funnel-shaped flowers, borne in early and midsummer. Suitable for a scree bed, or a wall, although in cold climates with high winter rainfall, most species are best grown in an alpine house.
hardiness_en: Fully hardy.
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propagation_en: Sow seed as soon as ripe in containers in an open frame. Root softwood cuttings in spring. Layer shoot tips in sandy potting compost in spring.
pests_en: Red spider mites may be a problem under glass.
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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Plumbaginaceae | イソマツ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Plumbaginaceae | イソマツ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Plumbaginaceae | イソマツ科 | Show |