Details of genus: Hermannia [2417]
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Family: Malvaceae
family_ja: アオイ
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Sterculioideae
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description_en: Genus of at least 100 species of ever-green perennials, subshrubs, and shrubs from open, sandy sites in Africa. The leaves are alternate, and may be simple and entire, or toothed, incised, or lobed, usually with soft, star-shaped hairs. Bell-shaped flowers, each with 5 often over-lapping and spirally twisted petals, are borne singly or in terminal or axillary cymes. In frost-prone areas, grow in a cool or temperate conservatory or greenhouse. In warmer areas, grow at the base of a warm, sunny wall or in a border.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 16-19°C (61-66°F) in spring. Root softwood cuttings in late spring or semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
pests_en: Prone to white-flies and red spider mites 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 | Malvaceae | アオイ科 | Subfamily Sterculioideae | Show | ||
| PB2 | Sterculiaceae | アオギリ科 | Subfamily Sterculioideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Sterculiaceae | アオギリ科 | Subfamily Sterculioideae | Show |