Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of Genus: Mackaya

ID: 2508

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

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Family: Acanthaceae

Family ja: キツネノマゴ

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Description en: Genus of one species of evergreen shrub occurring in dry, open, mixed forest in southern Africa. M. bella is cultivated for its opposite, slender-pointed, elliptic leaves and its arching, terminal racemes of tubular-funnel-shaped flowers, each with 5 large, flared lobes, usually borne from spring to autumn. In frost-prone areas, grow m a temperate or warm greenhouse. In warmer climates, grow in a shrub border or as a specimen plant.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 16°C (61°F) in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.

Pests en: Red spider mites and whiteflies may be troublesome 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 Acanthaceae キツネノマゴ科 Show
PB2 Acanthaceae キツネノマゴ科 Show
PB3 Acanthaceae キツネノマゴ科 Show