Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Sarmienta [2661]

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Family: Gesneriaceae

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description_en: Genus of one species of small, shrubby, creeping, evergreen perennial growing epiphytically on trees in cool rainforest in temperate Chile. It has simple leaves in opposite pairs, and 5-lobed, tubular, axillary flowers. Where temperatures fall below 5°C (41°F), grow in a cool or temperate greenhouse, or conservatory. In milder areas, grow over mossy rocks, or epiphytically on a tree.

hardiness_en: Frost tender, but may survive short spells down to 0°C (32°F).

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 16-21°C (61-70°F) in spring. Root stem-tip cuttings in late summer, with bottom heat. Separate rooted stems in spring.

pests_en: Red spider mites may infest plants grown under glass.

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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 Gesneriaceae イワタバコ科 Show
PB2 Gesneriaceae イワタバコ科 Show
PB3 Gesneriaceae イワタバコ科 Show

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