Details of genus: Dianella Lam. ex Juss. [1050]
genus_ja: キキョウラン
genus_en:
# spp.: 40
pub_year: 1789
accepted: Accepted
Family: Asphodelaceae
family_ja: ツルボラン
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Hemerocallidoideae
Citation:| 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.
cultivation_en:
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
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Phormiaceae | ニュウサイラン科 | Subfamily Hemerocallidoideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Phormiaceae | ニュウサイラン科 | Subfamily Hemerocallidoideae | Show | ||
| APG4 | Accepted | Asphodelaceae | ツルボラン科 | Subfamily Hemerocallidoideae | 40 | Show |