Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 1050

Genus ja: キキョウラン

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# spp.: 40 (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)

Accepted: Accepted

Family: Asphodelaceae

Family ja: ツルボラン

Infra familial classification: Subfamily Hemerocallidoideae

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Data source	Kind of information	Note
Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 09 Jul 2023	Scientific name & others		Show this Data source

Distribution en: S. Tropical Africa to Pacific

Description en: Genus of 25-30 species of variable, evergreen, rhizomatous perennials, sometimes with fibrous roots, found in subtropical and temperate woodland, heath, or more open areas in E. Africa, Madagascar, E. Asia, W. Pacific, and Australasia. They are grown for their loose panicles of slightly pendent, star-shaped, usually blue flowers, followed by spherical or oblong-ovoid berries. Grass-like, linear to lance-shaped leaves are radical or borne in 2 ranks on the stems, which are usually 40-80cm (16-32in) tall, although they may reach 2m (6ft). Grow in a woodland garden or a warm, sheltered border. In frost-prone areas, grow tender species in a cool greenhouse, preferably in a border.

Hardiness en: Frost hardy to frost tender.

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 13-16°C (55-61°F), or divide in spring.

Pests en: Trouble free.

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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2023-07-09 15:34 by hkokubun@mac.com