Details of genus: Myrtus [1173]
genus_ja:
genus_en: Myrtle
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accepted:
Family: Myrtaceae
family_ja: フトモモ
Infra familial classification:
distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of 2 species of upright or rounded, evergreen trees and shrubs from scrub, woodland, and woodland margins in the Mediterranean region, N. Africa, South America, and the Falkland Islands. They are cultivated for their aromatic leaves and their solitary, bowl-shaped, fragrant white flowers, borne from spring to autumn. Myrtles are suitable for a mixed or shrub border, or for growing against a warm, sunny wall. They may also be grown as free-standing specimen shrubs or as an informal hedge. Long, hot summers are required for the production of flowers and fruits
hardiness_en: Frost hardy.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn. Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in late summer.
pests_en: Trouble free.
description_ja:
comment:
comment_ja: ギンバイカ
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Phylogenetic definition:
Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Myrtaceae | フトモモ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Myrtaceae | フトモモ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Myrtaceae | フトモモ科 | Show |