Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of Genus: Sarmienta

ID: 2661

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

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Family: Gesneriaceae

Family ja: イワタバコ

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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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System Accepted? Botanical name Japanese name Infra-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