Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Podranea Sprague [1339]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Bignoniaceae

family_ja: ノウゼンカズラ

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description_en: Genus of 2 species of woody-stemmed, evergreen climbers from open woodland, one species from Zimbabwe, the other from S. Africa. They have pinnate leaves, borne in opposite pairs, and are cultivated for their 5-lobed, trumpet-shaped, foxglove-like flowers. Where temperatures regularly fall below 0°C (32°F), grow in a cool or temperate greenhouse. In milder climates, they are suitable for a pergola or arch, or cascading from a tree.

hardiness_en: Frost tender; may survive short spells near to 0°C (32°F).

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in spring, take semi-ripe cuttings in summer, or layer in spring.

pests_en: Prone to red spider mites and mealybugs under glass.

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comment: South Africa

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41

family:

SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-familial classification# species
APG4 Bignoniaceae ノウゼンカズラ科 Show
PB2 Bignoniaceae ノウゼンカズラ科 Show
PB3 Bignoniaceae ノウゼンカズラ科 Show

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