Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Rupicapnos [2654]

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Family: Papaveraceae

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description_en: Genus of about 30 species of almost stemless, evergreen perennials found on sunny mountain slopes or cliff faces in Spain and N. Africa. They have pinnate, finely dissected leaves with pinnatisect leaflets, and bear corymb-like racemes of tubular, 4-petalled, spurred flowers in summer. The short-lived R.africana is the most commonly cultivated species, and can be successfully grown in a scree bed or alpine house.

hardiness_en: Frost hardy. Will survive temperatures to -10°C (14°F), but will not tolerate winter wet.

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propagation_en: Collect seed when almost ripe but still green, and sow immediately in containers in a cold frame.

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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SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-familial classification# species
APG4 Papaveraceae ケシ科 Show
PB2 Papaveraceae ケシ科 Show
PB3 Papaveraceae ケシ科 Show

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