Details of Genus: Laurus
ID: 1134
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Genus en:
# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)
Accepted:
Family: Lauraceae
Family ja: クスノキ
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Distribution en:
Description en: Genus of 2 species of evergreen shrubs and trees from woodland, scrub, and rocky places in the Azores, the Canary Islands, and the Mediterranean. They are valued for their aromatic, alternate, ovate leaves. Small, greenish yellow male and female flowers are borne on separate plants. In areas with prolonged frosts, grow in a container and move into a cool greenhouse during winter and early spring. In warmer areas, grow as specimen trees, in a woodland garden, against a warm, sunny wall, or as a windbreak. They are effective in a container in a patio, as they tolerate clipping well.
Hardiness en: Frost hardy. Foliage may be damaged by strong, cold winds.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn, or take semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Pests en: Bay sucker, scale insects, tortrix moth caterpillars, powdery mildew, and leaf spot may be troublesome.
Description ja:
Comment:
Comment ja: ゲッケイジュ
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Lauraceae | クスノキ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Lauraceae | クスノキ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Lauraceae | クスノキ科 | Show |