Details of genus: Pycnostachys L. [270]
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accepted: Accepted
Family: Lamiaceae
family_ja: シソ
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distribution_en: Trop. to S.Africa, Madagascar
description_en: Genus of 40 species of erect, evergreen perennials or soft-stemmed shrubs occurring in forest margins in tropical and southern Africa and Madagascar. They are cultivated for their dense, terminal spikes of 2-lipped, tubular, deep blue flowers. The leaves are opposite or in whorls, linear, lance-shaped, or ovate, and are rather pungent when crushed. In frost-prone areas, grow in a warm greenhouse or conservatory. In warmer areas, they are suitable for growing in a shrub border.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 15-18°C (59-64°F) in spring. Take softwood cuttings at any time.
pests_en: Whiteflies may be troublesome.
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20
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System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
APG4 | Lamiaceae | シソ科 | Show | |||
PB2 | Lamiaceae | シソ科 | Show | |||
PB3 | Lamiaceae | シソ科 | Show |