Details of genus: Stapelianthus Choux ex A.White & B.Sloane [2692]
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accepted: Accepted
Family: Apocynaceae
family_ja: キョウチクトウ
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distribution_en: Madagascar
description_en: Genus, closely related to Huernia, of about 8 species of perennial succulents from hilly lowlands in S. and S.W. Madagascar. They have often prostrate, 4- to 8-angled, fleshy, branching stems, which root down as the plant spreads; the stems sometimes have rudimentary leaves. Diurnal flowers are borne singly or in clusters from leaf axils at the bases of the stems in summer; each flower has a corona forming an erect, 5-lobed head above the staminal column. Where temperatures fall below 10°C (50°F), grow m a temperate or warm green-house. In warm, dry climates, use in a desert garden.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 18-21°C (64-70°F) in spring. Take cuttings of stem sections in spring and 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 | 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 |