Details of Genus: Acanthus L.
ID: 42
Genus ja:
Genus en: Bear’s breeches
# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 10 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Acanthaceae
Family ja: キツネノマゴ
Infra familial classification:
Distribution en:
Description en: Genus of about 30 species of perennials from dry, rocky sites, mostly in the Mediterranean. They are vigorous, architectural plants, with striking foliage and flowers. The dark green, oblong- lance-shaped to broadly ovate, usually basal leaves, up to 90cm (36in) long, are variously lobed and toothed, sometimes spiny. The tubular, 2-lipped flowers are generally 3.5-5cm (1 1/2-2in) long, usually with spiny bracts and sepals in combinations of white, green, Yellow, pink, or purple. They are borne, some-times in ranks of 4, in erect, terminal racemes, to 1.2m (4ft) tall. Grow acanthus in a spacious border; they are also good for cutting or drying. In frost-prone areas, grow A. montanus in a cool or temperate greenhouse or conservatory.
Hardiness en: Fully hardy to frost tender. A, montanus will withstand short periods at 0°C (32°F).
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring. Divide in spring or autumn. Take root cuttings in winter.
Pests en: Powdery mildew may be a problem.
Description ja:
Comment: Trop. & warm Old World
Comment ja: ハアザミ
Type species:
Phylogenetic definition:
Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Acanthaceae | キツネノマゴ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Acanthaceae | キツネノマゴ科 | Show | |||
| APG4 | Accepted | Acanthaceae | キツネノマゴ科 | Show |