Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Pterodiscus [2632]

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Family: Pedaliaceae

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description_en: Genus of 18 species of succulent perennials and subshrubs found in semi-desert, rocky regions from tropical E. to S.W. Africa. They have a swollen caudex, tuberous roots, and solitary or branching stems. They are grown for their foliage and flowers: the leaves are very variable, light to dark green, and have entire, toothed, or deeply cut margins; the 5-lobed, funnel- to bell-shaped flowers are slightly 2-lipped, diurnal, usually yellow, orange, red, purple, or white, and are produced singly from the leaf axils in summer. In areas where temperatures fall below 15°C (59°F), grow as houseplants or in a warm greenhouse; in warm, dry climates, grow in a succulent border.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in spring at 19-24°C (66-75°F).

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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