Details of genus: Rhodochiton Zucc. Otto & Dietr. [621]
genus_ja:
genus_en:
# spp.: 3
pub_year: 1834
accepted: Accepted
Family: Plantaginaceae
family_ja: オオバコ
Infra familial classification:
Citation:| data_source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 21 Sep 2023 | Scientific name & others | Show this data_source |
distribution_en: S. Mexico to Guatemala
description_en: Genus of 3 species of deciduous, perennial climbers found in woodland in Mexico. They are cultivated for their flowers, which have pendent, long-tubed corollas, with 5 rounded segments, and inflated calyces. Twining leaf-stalks bear alternate, simple, sparsely toothed leaves. In frost-prone areas, grow as annuals outdoors, or in a cool greenhouse. In frost-free areas, use to cover a pergola or arch.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed at 15-18°C (59-64°F) as soon as ripe or in spring.
pests_en: Prone to red spider mites and whiteflies under glass.
description_ja:
comment: Mexico
comment_ja: ロドキトン
type_species:
Phylogenetic definition:
Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2023-09-21 13:29 by hkokubun@mac.com
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Scrophulariaceae | ゴマノハグサ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Plantaginaceae (Scrophulariaceae) | オオバコ (ゴマノハグサ)科 | Show | |||
| APG4 | Accepted | Plantaginaceae | オオバコ科 | 3 | Show | |
| APW | Plantaginaceae | オオバコ科 | Show |