Details of genus: Brachystelma R.Br. [2237]
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accepted: Accepted
Family: Apocynaceae
family_ja: キョウチクトウ
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description_en: Genus of about 50 species of perennial succulents from semi-arid areas of Africa and India. Most have fleshy, tuberous rootstocks and prostrate or erect, simple or branching stems with opposite, variably shaped leaves. In summer, star-shaped, 5-lobed flowers are borne singly, in pairs, or in few- to many-flowered, lateral or terminal umbels. In frost-prone areas, grow in a temperate greenhouse. In frost-free areas, grow in a desert garden or border.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 21°C (70°F) in late spring, keeping the soil barely moist.
pests_en: Mealybugs and root mealybugs 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 | Apocynaceae | キョウチクトウ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Asclepiadaceae | ガガイモ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Apocynaceae | キョウチクトウ科 | Show |