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Details of Genus: Jancaea

ID: 2443

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

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Family: Gesneriaceae

Family ja: イワタバコ

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Description en: Genus of one species of evergreen, rosette-forming perennial, grown for its white-hairy, silver-green foliage and bell-shaped, pale lavender-blue flowers. Native to Greece, it grows on the shady cliffs of Mount Olympus. Grow in an alpine house, rock garden, or tufa.

Hardiness en: Fully hardy.

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Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn; pot on when seedlings have formed small rosettes. Take leaf cuttings in spring.

Pests en: Susceptible to aphids 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? Botanical 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