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Details of Genus: Nautilocalyx

ID: 2544

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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 38 species of evergreen perennials, often woody at the bases, from open woodland in the West Indies, Central America and tropical South America. They are grown for their opposite, prominently veined, glossy leaves and tubular, 5-lobed flowers, borne singly or in clustered cymes in the upper leafÅ@axils. In frost-prone areas, grow in a warm greenhouse. In warmer areas, plant among shrubs or trees.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

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Propagation en: Root softwood or stem-tip cuttings in spring or summer.

Pests en: Mealybugs and tarsonemid mites may be troublesome.

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

Family:

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