Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Anacampseros [2176]

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Family: Portulacaceae

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description_en: Genus of about 50 species of perennial succulents, mainly from the most arid regions of Africa and Australia, with either minute leaves, often covered by hairs or hidden by stipules, or fleshy, ovoid to spherical, conspicuous leaves. In summer, the 5-petalled, white, pink, or red flowers, produced singly or in racemes, open only for a brief period, in full sun. In frost-prone areas, grow in a temperate greenhouse; in frost-free areas, grow in a desert garden.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed as soon as ripe at 18°C (64°F), or take stem cuttings in spring and root at the same temperature.

pests_en: Prone to aphids.

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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41

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SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-familial classification# species
APG4 Portulacaceae スベリヒユ科 Show
PB2 Portulacaceae スベリヒユ科 Show
PB3 Portulacaceae スベリヒユ科 Show

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