Details of Genus: Alkanna
ID: 2171
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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)
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Family: Boraginaceae
Family ja: ムラサキ
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Description en: Genus of 30-40 species of annuals or evergreen, clump-forming perennials, mostly found in scree and rock crevices from S. Europe to Iran. Few species are cultivated. They have basal tufts of alternate leaves, 8-15cm (3-6in) long, which are usually entire and hairy. They are grown for their funnel-shaped or salverform, bright blue flowers, borne in erect, terminal cymes on leafy stems in early summer. Grow in a raised scree bed or alpine house.
Hardiness en: Fully hardy.
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Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn, or root softwood cuttings in summer.
Pests en: Prone to aphids and red spider mites 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? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Boraginaceae | ムラサキ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Boraginaceae | ムラサキ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Boraginaceae | ムラサキ科 | Show |