Details of genus: Ruellia L. [728]
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accepted: Accepted
Family: Acanthaceae
family_ja: キツネノマゴ
Infra familial classification:
distribution_en: Trop. & temp. America
description_en: Diverse genus of about 150 species of evergreen perennials and soft-stemmed or woody shrubs and subshrubs, widely distributed in tropical America, warm parts of North America, and Africa and Asia, where they are found in meadows and at woodland margins. The leaves are opposite and entire, and may be stalked or stalkless. Funnel-shaped flowers are produced singly, in clusters from the leaf axils, or in terminal panicles. The tropical species, in particular, are cultivated for their attractive foliage and flowers, and are suitable for informal borders or plantings. In frost-prone climates, grow tender species in a warm greenhouse.
hardiness_en: Fully hardy to frost tender.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in spring. Root softwood cuttings in spring or early summer.
pests_en: Trouble free.
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comment:
comment_ja: ルイラソウ
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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 | Acanthaceae | キツネノマゴ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Acanthaceae | キツネノマゴ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Acanthaceae | キツネノマゴ科 | Show |