Details of genus: Stapeliopsis Pill. [2693]
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accepted: Synonym (= Orbea)
Family: Apocynaceae
family_ja: キョウチクトウ
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description_en: Genus of 5 or 6 species of perennial succulents from hilly lowlands of Namibia and South Africa. They have 4-angled, fleshy, minutely hairy, usually toothed, purple-spotted, mid-green stems; in some species these bear tiny leaves. Diurnal, stalked, urn-shaped flowers develop from the bases of new shoots in summer. Where temperatures fall below 10°C (50°F), grow in a temperate or warm greenhouse. In warm, dry areas, 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 |