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Details of Genus: Conicosia

ID: 2296

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

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Family: Aizoaceae

Family ja: ハマミズナ

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Description en: Genus of 10 species of semi-evergreen, spreading, perennial (in rare cases, biennial) succulents from arid regions of South Africa’s Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, and Western Cape. The long, narrow, 3-angled to semi-cylindrical, fleshy, tufted, often dark-spotted leaves dry up after flowering, but persist after the solitary, long-stalked, daisy-like yellow flowers have faded. Green berries contain spherical, slightly keeled, smooth seeds. In frost-prone areas, grow in a temperate greenhouse. In warm, dry climates, they are suitable for growing outdoors in a desert garden.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 21°C (70°F) in mid-spring.

Pests en: Aphids may prove troublesome.

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

Family:

System Accepted? Botanical name Japanese name Infra-familial classification # species
APG4 Aizoaceae ハマミズナ科 Show
PB2 Aizoaceae ハマミズナ科 Show
PB3 Aizoaceae ハマミズナ科 Show