Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Littonia [2495]

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Family: Liliaceae

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description_en: Genus of 8 species of tuberous, perennial, tendril climbers occurring in scrub and sandy, often coastal areas in Senegal, South Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula. They are cultivated for their pendent, bell-shaped flowers, which are borne in summer. Ovate-lance-shaped to linear leaves are alternate or opposite on the upper parts of the stems, and often almost whorled on the lower parts; they taper to tendrils at the tips. In frost-prone areas, grow in a temperate greenhouse or conservatory. In warmer areas, grow among low shrubs.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in spring, or divide tubers with care when dormant.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41

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SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-familial classification# species
APG4 Liliaceae ユリ科 Show
PB2 Liliaceae ユリ科 Show
PB3 Liliaceae ユリ科 Show

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