Details of genus: Aptenia [962]
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Family: Aizoaceae
family_ja: ハマミズナ
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distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of 2 species of prostrate, perennial succulents from arid regions of South Africa. They have opposite, lance- or heart-shaped, fleshy and papillose leaves. In summer and autumn, small, daisy-like red flowers, solitary or borne in threes, are produced terminally or laterally from the leaf axils, and are followed by ovoid, 4-celled red fruits. In frost-prone areas, use in a hanging basket or as ground cover in a temperate greenhouse border; in warmer areas, grow in a desert garden.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed at 20-25°C (68-77°F) in early spring. Take stem cuttings in early spring.
pests_en: Trouble free.
description_ja:
comment:
comment_ja: ハナツルソウ
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Aizoaceae | ハマミズナ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Aizoaceae | ハマミズナ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Aizoaceae | ハマミズナ科 | Show |