Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Bowiea [2232]

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Family: Liliaceae

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description_en: Genus of 2 or 3 species of perennial succulents occurring on low mountain-sides in E. Africa and South Africa. Slender, succulent shoots arise from scaly bulbs, which enlarge with age to 20cm (8in) or more across, and often become exposed above soil level. Each bulb initially produces 1 or 2 very short-lived, linear, basal leaves. Thin, thread-like, freely branching, scrambling or climbing stems are produced after the short-lived leaves have died. Diurnal, 6-tepalled flowers are borne on short, fleshy stalks in terminal panicles, and are followed by ovoid, papery-coated fruits containing a few oblong, flattened, shiny black seeds. In frost-prone areas, grow bowieas in a warm greenhouse or as houseplants. In warmer climates, grow in a desert garden or in association with shrubs.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 21°C (70°F) in early spring.

pests_en: Mealybugs and aphids may be troublesome.

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

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