Details of genus: Congea [2295]
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Family: Verbenaceae
family_ja: クマツヅラ
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description_en: Genus of 7 species of evergreen, scandent shrubs and twining climbers found in forest and thickets in S.E. Asia. The leaves are opposite, entire, and ovate to elliptic or oblong. Congeas bear terminal panicles of tiny, tubular, 2-lipped flowers, borne in small clusters, ringed by several petal-like bracts. In frost-prone areas, grow in a warm greenhouse or conservatory. In warmer areas, grow on a trellis, pillar, or pergola.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 16-20°C (61-68°F) in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer with bottom heat. Layer in spring.
pests_en: Red spider mites may be a problem 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 | Verbenaceae | クマツヅラ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Verbenaceae | クマツヅラ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Verbenaceae | クマツヅラ科 | Show |