Details of Genus: Aptenia N.E.Br. [962]
Genus ja:
Genus en:
# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)
Pub year: 1925
Accepted: Synonym (= Mesembryanthemum)
Family: Aizoaceae
Family ja: ハマミズナ
Infra familial classification:
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 06 Dec 2025 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
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
Type species:
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2025-12-06 15:13 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Synonym (= Mesembryanthemum) | 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 |