Details of genus: Achimenantha [2150]
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Family: Gesneriaceae
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description_en: Hybrid genus, a cross between Achimenes and Smithiantha, of upright, rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial, cultivated for their brightly coloured flowers. The ovate to oval leaves are opposite and usually hairy, The axillary clusters of tubular flowers vary greatly in colour. In frost-prone areas, grow in a warm greenhouse; in warmer regions, grow In a border.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Divide rhizomes or plant individual scales in containers in spring. The latter will produce flowering plants only after several years.
pests_en: Greenfly; red spider mites, and particularly western flower thrips may be a problem.
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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 | Gesneriaceae | イワタバコ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Gesneriaceae | イワタバコ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Gesneriaceae | イワタバコ科 | Show |