Details of genus: Porana [2620]
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Family: Convolvulaceae
family_ja: ヒルガオ
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description_en: Genus of about 20 species of evergreen, twining climbers or shrubs, closely related to Ipomoea, from open or dense woodland in tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia. They have alternate, usually heart-shaped leaves, and are grown for their small, bell- to funnel-shaped, white, blue, or purple flowers, borne singly or in terminal panicles or cymes. Where temperatures drop below 7°C (45°F), grow in a cool or temperate greenhouse. In warmer regions, they are suitable for training over a pergola or arch, or through a shrub.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Soak seed and sow at 18°C (64°F) in spring. Root greenwood cuttings in early summer, or semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in late summer.
pests_en: Prone to red spider mites and whiteflies under glass.
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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:42
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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 |