Details of genus: Beschorneria [2220]
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Family: Asparagaceae
family_ja: キジカクシ
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Agavoideae
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description_en: Genus of about 7 species of clump-forming, rosetted, perennial succulents from semi-arid areas of Mexico. Leaves are linear to lance-shaped, arching, and often glaucous, with fleshy keels and very fine marginal teeth. Slightly arching, red-bracted racemes or panicles of pendent, tubular flowers are borne in late spring or summer. In frost-prone areas, grow in a temperate greenhouse; elsewhere, grow as specimen plants.
hardiness_en: Frost tender; may stand short periods down to 0°C (32°F).
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 21°C (70°F) in early spring. Root offsets in early spring.
pests_en: Scale insects may be a problem.
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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 | Asparagaceae | キジカクシ科 | Subfamily Agavoideae | Show | ||
| PB2 | Agavaceae | リュウゼツラン科 | Subfamily Agavoideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Agavaceae | リュウゼツラン科 | Subfamily Agavoideae | Show |