Details of genus: Kleinia [2452]
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Family: Asteraceae
family_ja: キク
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description_en: Genus of 40 species of succulent perennials, closely related to Senecio, from lowlands and mountains in tropical Africa, N.W. Africa, the Canary Islands, southern Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula. Many species have tuberous roots and prostrate to upright, cylindrical to angular stems, with flat or cylindrical, succulent, usually entire leaves. Colourful, thistle-like flowerheads appear singly or in branched, terminal or axillary corymbs in summer. Where temperatures drop below 10°C (50°F), grow as houseplants or in a warm greenhouse. In warmer climates, grow in a desert garden.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 20°C (68°F), or take cuttings, in spring or summer.
pests_en: Susceptible to scale insects.
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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 | Asteraceae | キク科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Asteraceae | キク科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Asteraceae | キク科 | Show |