Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 1541

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Genus en:

# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)

Accepted: Accepted

Family: Gelsemiaceae

Family ja: ゲルセミウム

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Distribution en:

Description en: Genus of 3 species of evergreen, twining, perennial climbers from S.E. Asia, S. North America, and Central America, usually found in woodland. They are grown for their funnel-shaped, sweetly fragrant flowers, which have 5 petal lobes, borne singly or in small, terminal and axillary clusters. Leaves are simple, entire, and arranged in opposite pairs. In frost-prone areas, grow in a cool or temperate greenhouse. In warmer climates, train over an arbour, pergola or arch, or against a wall.

Hardiness en: Frost tender; but G. sempervirens will withstand short periods down to 0°C (32°F).

Cultivation en:

Propagation en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in spring, or take semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.

Pests en: Scale insects and whiteflies may infest greenhouse plants.

Description ja:

Comment: S U.S. to Guat.; SE Asia

Comment ja: カロライナジャスミン(?)

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