Details of genus: Tetranema [2717]
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Family: Plantaginaceae
family_ja: オオバコ
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description_en: Genus of 2 species of shrubby, evergreen perennials from moist, shady situations at altitudes up to 1,200m (4,000ft) in Mexico and Guatemala. They are cultivated for their decorative flowers, produced over a long period in summer. The many flower stems bear terminal clusters of trumpet-shaped, 2-lipped, violet, lilac, or mauve flowers, the upper lips 2-lobed, the lower ones 3-lobed; the stems arise from neat rosettes of obovate or oblong, scalloped, leathery leaves. In frost-prone areas, grow in a warm greenhouse or as houseplants. In warmer areas, grow in a shady border.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 18-21°C (64-70°F) as soon as ripe or in spring. Divide established clumps in spring.
pests_en: Aphids may be a problem.
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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 | Plantaginaceae | オオバコ科 | Show | |||
PB2 | Unknown | 不明科 | Show | |||
PB3 | Plantaginaceae | オオバコ科 | Show |