Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Thespesia [2722]

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Family: Malvaceae

family_ja: アオイ

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description_en: Genus of 17 species of mainly evergreen shrubs and trees, closely allied to Hibiscus, occurring throughout the world in a wide range of habitats, often in coastal areas of tropical regions. They are grown for their cup-shaped flowers, each with 5 spreading petals, produced singly or in clusters from the leaf axils. The leaves are alternate, simple, mainly lance-shaped to broadly ovate, or palmately 5- to 9-lobed. In areas where temperatures fall below 13-15°C (55-59°F), grow in a warm greenhouse. In tropical climates, grow as specimen plants, screens, or windbreaks, especially in coastal areas.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 16°C (61°F) in spring. Insert semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer. Air layer in spring or summer.

pests_en: Susceptible to red spider mites and whiteflies under glass.

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

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