Details of genus: Merremia [2523]
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Family: Convolvulaceae
family_ja: ヒルガオ
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description_en: Genus of at least 70 species of woody, evergreen and herbaceous, mainly twining climbers found in tropical regions in diverse habitats, including mudflats, grassland, and woodland. The alternate or spiralling leaves are entire or palmately lobed or divided. Funnel- to bell-shaped flowers are borne singly or in small clusters from the upper leaf axils. In frost-prone areas, grow in a temperate greenhouse, or treat as tender annuals and grow outdoors. Elsewhere, grow over a pergola, arch, or trellis.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 18-24°C (64-75°F) in spring.
pests_en: Susceptible to red spider mites and whiteflies 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 | Convolvulaceae | ヒルガオ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Convolvulaceae | ヒルガオ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Convolvulaceae | ヒルガオ科 | Show |