Details of genus: Dietes Salisb. ex Klatt. [485]
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accepted: Accepted
Family: Iridaceae
family_ja: アヤメ
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distribution_en: SE.Africa (5), Lord Howe Is.
description_en: Genus of 6 species of evergreen, rhizomatous perennials from C., E., and S.E. tropical Africa, South Africa, and Lord Howe Island, Australia, occurring in open grassland, dry bushland, moist forest margins, and mountain cliffs. They have erect, linear to sword-shaped, leathery, basal leaves. Branching stems bear a succession of flat, individually short-1ived, iris-like flowers, from spring to summer. In frost-prone areas, grow in a cool greenhouse or conservatory. In warmer climates, grow outdoors in a border.
hardiness_en: Half hardy.
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 13-15°C (55-59°F) in autumn or spring. Divide rhizomes after flowering, although they may be difficult to establish.
pests_en: Trouble free.
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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 | Iridaceae | アヤメ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Iridaceae | アヤメ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Iridaceae | アヤメ科 | Show |