Details of genus: Orthrosanthus [2568]
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Family: Iridaceae
family_ja: アヤメ
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description_en: Genus of 7 species of evergreen perennials occurring in sandy soils in Australia and tropical America. They have narrowly strap-shaped or linear, rigid or arching leaves, arising from short, woody rhizomes. They are grown for their bowl-shaped to open saucer-shaped, 6-tepalled blue flowers, borne in loose, terminal panicles on slender, erect stalks. The flowers are short-lived, but open in succession for 2 weeks or more from late spring to summer. In frost-prone areas grow in a cool greenhouse or conservatory; in warmer areas, grow in a warm, sunny border.
hardiness_en: Half hardy to frost tender.
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F), or divide, in spring.
pests_en: Trouble free.
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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 | Iridaceae | アヤメ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Iridaceae | アヤメ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Iridaceae | アヤメ科 | Show |