Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Boronia [1437]

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Family: Rutaceae

family_ja: ミカン

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description_en: Genus of about 95 species of evergreen shrubs from Australia, occurring on sandy heaths in scrub and light woodland. They are valued for their 4-petalled, cup- or bell-shaped, some-times fragrant flowers, borne singly or in cymes or umbels. The opposite, lance-shaped to ovate, simple or compound leaves are often aromatic. In frost-prone areas, grow in a cool greenhouse and move outdoors during frost-free periods. In frost-free areas, grow in a border.

hardiness_en: Half hardy to frost tender; B. megastigma may survive short periods of light frost.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 16°C (61°F) in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings in a propagating case with bottom heat in summer.

pests_en: Red spider mites may be a problem under glass.

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comment_ja: ボローニア

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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