Details of genus: Hedyotis L. [487]
genus_ja:
genus_en: Bluets
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accepted: Accepted
Family: Rubiaceae
family_ja: アカネ
Infra familial classification:
distribution_en: Trop., warm
description_en: Genus of about 50 species of upright or prostrate, often stem-rooting perennials, from moist habitats in North America. They are attractive, sometimes short-lived plants valued for their 4-petalled, salverform or funnel-shaped, blue or white flowers, borne in profusion from spring to summer. The small, shiny, ovate or oval leaves, 0.5-5cm (1/4-2in) long, are opposite or occasionally clustered. Grow in a woodland or rock garden, ideally in shady rock crevices.
hardiness_en: Fully hardy.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring. Divide in spring or autumn. Root stem-tip cuttings in early summer.
pests_en: Very susceptible to damage by slugs and snails.
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20
family:
System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
APG4 | Rubiaceae | アカネ科 | Show | |||
PB2 | Rubiaceae | アカネ科 | Show | |||
PB3 | Rubiaceae | アカネ科 | Show |