Details of genus: Sonerila [2687]
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Family: Melastomataceae
family_ja: ノボタン
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description_en: Genus of about 175 species of evergreen perennials and small shrubs from tropical woodland in Asia, cultivated for their foliage and flowers. The leaves are opposite, whorled, or in basal rosettes,.and mainly oval to elliptic, with bold veins. Flowers are star-, saucer-, or cup-shaped, and are borne in curved, spike-like racemes or corymbs. In frost-prone regions, grow in a warm greenhouse or conservatory, as houseplants, or in a terrarium. In warmer climates, use as ground cover among shrubs.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Root softwood cuttings with bottom heat in spring or summer.
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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| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Melastomataceae | ノボタン科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Melastomataceae | ノボタン科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Melastomataceae | ノボタン科 | Show |