Details of genus: Acokanthera [2155]
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Family: Apocynaceae
family_ja: キョウチクトウ
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description_en: Genus of 5 species of evergreen trees and shrubs from arid to seasonally moist scrub in tropical to subtropical regions, from southern and eastern Africa to the Arabian Peninsula. They arc cultivated mainly for their clusters of long-tubed, 5-petalled flowers, which arc borne on the previous year’s growth, and for their simple, leathery leaves, produced in opposite pairs. In frost-prone climates, grow in a temperate greenhouse; in frost-free areas, grow in a border. The sap and small, plum-like fruits that follow the flowers are highly toxic if ingested.
hardiness_en: Frost tender, although A. oblongifolia will survive short periods down to 2°C (36°F),
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.
pests_en: Trouble free.
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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 | Apocynaceae | キョウチクトウ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Apocynaceae | キョウチクトウ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Apocynaceae | キョウチクトウ科 | Show |