Details of genus: Quaqua N.E.Br. [2638]
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accepted: Accepted
Family: Apocynaceae
family_ja: キョウチクトウ
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description_en: Genus of 14 species of perennial succulents, closely related to Caralluma, from hilly, often rocky terrain in S. Namibia and South Africa, grown for their prominently to shallowly lobed, bowl-shaped flowers, which are borne singly or in clusters during daytime in early summer. Where temperatures fall below 10°C (50°F), grow in a warm greenhouse; in warm, dry climates, use in a raised bed with other succulents.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 18-21°C (64-70°F) in spring. Take stem cuttings in late summer.
pests_en: Prone to aphids.
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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 | Apocynaceae | キョウチクトウ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Asclepiadaceae | ガガイモ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Apocynaceae | キョウチクトウ科 | Show |