Details of genus: Barleria [2214]
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Family: Acanthaceae
family_ja: キツネノマゴ
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description_en: Genus of about 250 species of evergreen perennials and shrubs occurring in scrub and forest in tropical and subtropical Africa and Asia, grown mainly for their spikes of tubular, 2-lipped flowers, which frequently have spiny bracts. The leaves are oblong, elliptic, or lance-shaped and are borne in opposite pairs. In frost-prone regions, grow in a temperate greenhouse. In frost-free areas, grow in a border or against a warm, sunny wall.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 16°C (61°F) in spring. Root softwood cuttings in late spring, or semi-ripe cuttings from non-flowering shoots in summer, with bottom heat.
pests_en: Prey to red spider mites, whiteflies, and aphids 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? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Acanthaceae | キツネノマゴ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Acanthaceae | キツネノマゴ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Acanthaceae | キツネノマゴ科 | Show |