Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of Genus: Stromanthe

ID: 2700

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

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Family: Marantaceae

Family ja: クズウコン

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Description en: Genus of 13 species of evergreen, rhizomatous herbaceous perennials from forest floors and clearings in Central and South America. They are grown for their foliage and showy flower bracts. Obovate, ovate, elliptic, or lance-shaped to linear-lance-shaped leaves are borne basally and on the slender, often many-branched stems. Cup-shaped, yellow, red, or white flowers, with colourful bracts, are borne in racemes or panicles, often several on a stem, in winter, spring, and summer. In frost-prone areas, grow in a warm greenhouse. In warmer areas, use in a damp, humid border.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 18°C (64°F) in early spring. Divide when dormant or after flowering, minimizing root damage.

Pests en: Red spider mites may be troublesome in dry conditions.

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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:42

Family:

System Accepted? Botanical name Japanese name Infra-familial classification # species
APG4 Marantaceae クズウコン科 Show
PB2 Marantaceae クズウコン科 Show
PB3 Marantaceae クズウコン科 Show