Details of genus: Fockea Endl. [2393]
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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 10 species of dioecious, caudex-forming, mainly deciduous, perennial succulents from open grassland and arid regions of Angola to South Africa (Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, Western Cape), and Zimbabwe. They have thick, fleshy stems, sometimes up to 3m (10ft) thick. The branches are twining or semi-erect, usually with white, milky sap. The leaves are opposite, oblong to oval, sharp-pointed, flat or wavy-edged. In late summer or autumn, starfish-shaped flowers are borne singly, or several in dense clusters, in the leaf axils. Where temperatures drop below 10°C (50°F), grow in a warm greenhouse. In warmer climates, grow in a desert garden or rock garden.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) as soon as ripe.
pests_en: Vulnerable to greenfly while flowering.
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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 |