Details of genus: Cyanotis [2311]
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Family: Commelinaceae
family_ja: ツユクサ
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description_en: Genus of about 30 species of low-growing, evergreen perennials, related to Tradescantia; but more succulent and with greater tolerance of dry conditions. They occur in upland forest and rocky areas in Africa and Asia. The trailing stems, to 30cm (12in) long, are almost hidden by hairy, densely 2-ranked, lance-shaped to broadly ovate or oblong leaves. One-sided cymes of short-lived, shallowly cup-shaped, 3-petalled, purple, violet, or blue flowers are borne in summer. In frost-prone areas, grow in a temperate greenhouse or conservatory, in hanging baskets, or as houseplants. In warmer climates, grow in a herbaceous bed or border.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Root stem-tip cuttings with bottom heat in spring.
pests_en: Trouble free.
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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 | Commelinaceae | ツユクサ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Commelinaceae | ツユクサ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Commelinaceae | ツユクサ科 | Show |