Details of genus: Odontonema [2553]
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Family: Acanthaceae
family_ja: キツネノマゴ
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description_en: Genus of 26 species of evergreen perennials and shrubs from woodland in tropical America. They are grown for their terminal racemes or panicles of tubular, brightly coloured flowers, which are 2-lipped or symmetrical. The simple, entire leaves are borne in opposite pairs. Where temperatures fall below 13°C (55°F), grow in a warm greenhouse. In warmer climates, grow in a shrub border.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 16-18°C (61-64°F) in spring. Root greenwood cuttings in early summer, or semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.
pests_en: Prone to white-flies and red spider mites under glass.
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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:42
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific 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 |