Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 1377

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

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Family: Campanulaceae

Family ja: キキョウ

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Distribution en:

Description en: Genus of more than 40 species of fleshy-rooted perennials, similar to campanulas (differing in having discs at the bases of the styles). They are found in temperate woodland and grassland, sometimes at high altitudes, in Europe and Asia. They produce rounded basal leaves (dying back before flowering in some species) and small, lance-shaped to ovate, entire or toothed stem leaves, arranged alternately or, occasionally, in whorls. The pendent or semi-pendent, bell-or funnel-shaped flowers, 0.5-2cm (1/4-3/4in) long, with protruding styles, are pale to dark lavender-blue and are mostly produced in terminal racemes or panicles. Grow in a border or in open woodland; smaller species are suitable for a rock garden.

Hardiness en: Fully hardy.

Cultivation en:

Propagation en: Sow seed thinly in containers outdoors as soon as ripe or in late winter; plant out potfuls of seedlings to avoid disturbing the roots. Root cuttings of basal shoots in late spring. Seldom tolerates division.

Pests en: Vine weevils may attack the fleshy roots. Slugs and snails will eat young growth.

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Comment ja: ツリガネニンジン，シャジン

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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57