Details of Genus: Alyogyne Alef.
ID: 642
Genus ja:
Genus en:
# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 2 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Malvaceae
Family ja: アオイ
Infra familial classification:
Distribution en:
Description en: Genus of 4 species of evergreen shrubs, formerly included in Hibiscus, growing wild in dry scrub in Australia (Northern Territory, Southern Australia, Western Australia). The leaves are alternate and entire to deeply lobed. They are valued for their large, attractive, hibiscus-like flowers, which are produced singly from the upper leaf axils from late spring to autumn. In frost-prone areas, grow in a cool greenhouse and stand plants outdoors in summer. In frost-free areas, grow in a border or at the base of a wall. Established plants will tolerate short periods of drought.
Hardiness en: Half hardy to frost tender.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Sow seed in spring, at not less than 16°C (61°F). Root semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.
Pests en: Aphids, white-flies, and red spider mites may be a problem, especially under glass.
Description ja:
Comment: Australia
Comment ja: ブルーハイビスカス
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 | Malvaceae | アオイ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Malvaceae | アオイ科 | Show | |||
| APG4 | Accepted | Malvaceae | アオイ科 | Show |