Details of genus: Aristea [2194]
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Family: Iridaceae
family_ja: アヤメ
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description_en: Genus of 50 species of rhizomatous, evergreen, clump-forming, mainly spring- or summer-flowering perennials from coastal and mountain sites in W. and E. Africa, Madagascar, and South Africa. They have slender stems bearing spike-like, terminal panicles with lateral clusters of saucer-shaped flowers, each lasting only one day. The basal leaves, 10-70cm (4-28in) long, are erect and 2-ranked, and longer than the stem-clasping leaves. In frost-prone areas, grow in a cool greenhouse; in frost-free areas, grow in a border.
hardiness_en: Half hardy to frost tender.
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propagation_en: Sow seed thinly at 13-16°C (55-61°F) in spring.
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 | Iridaceae | アヤメ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Iridaceae | アヤメ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Iridaceae | アヤメ科 | Show |