Details of Genus: Lotus
ID: 1145
Genus ja:
Genus en:
# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 2 (from names table)
Accepted:
Family: Fabaceae
Family ja: マメ
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Distribution en:
Description en: Diverse genus of about 150 species of annuals, short-lived perennials, and deciduous, semi-evergreen, or evergreen subshrubs, found throughout most of the world, some in pasture, others in dryish, rocky areas. The alternate leaves are simple, palmate, or pinnate. Pea-like flowers, in a range of colours, occur either singly from the leaf axils or in terminal or axillary clusters. Suitable for a variety of sites, including a wild garden, rock garden, or shrub border; trailing species are useful for a hanging basket. In frost-prone areas, grow tender species in a cool greenhouse.
Hardiness en: Fully hardy to frost tender.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Sow seed of hardy species in containers outdoors in spring or autumn. Sow seed of half-hardy and frost-tender species at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in spring. Take semi-ripe cuttings of shrubs in summer.
Pests en: Mealybugs, aphids, and red spider mites may be a problem under glass.
Description ja:
Comment:
Comment ja: ミヤコグサ
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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 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show |