Details of genus: Gesneria [2398]
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Family: Gesneriaceae
family_ja: イワタバコ
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description_en: Genus of about 50 species of mostly tuberous, usually evergreen perennials, subshrubs, and small trees, often epiphytic or rock-dwelling, found in tropical America and the West Indies. Tubular or bell-shaped flowers, usually 5-lobed, are white, red, orange, yellow, green, or brown, and borne singly or in cymes, with bracts at the bases of the flowering stems. The leaves are ovate, elliptic, or heart- or lance-shaped, and borne alternately or in opposite pairs. In frost-prone areas, grow in a warm greenhouse. Elsewhere, grow in shaded borders or as epiphytes on rocks or trees.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in spring, or take stem or leaf cuttings in late spring.
pests_en: Flower thrips and Fusarium wilt 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 | Gesneriaceae | イワタバコ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Gesneriaceae | イワタバコ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Gesneriaceae | イワタバコ科 | Show |