Details of Genus: Griselinia G.Forst. (1786) Conserved name
ID: 1555
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# spp.: 7 (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Griseliniaceae
Family ja: グリセリニア
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Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 20 Feb 2026 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: New Zealand, Brazil to S. South America
Description en: Genus of 6 species of dioecious, evergreen shrubs and trees from the forests and coasts of New Zealand and South America. Grown for their handsome, simple, alternate, leathery leaves, they also bear inconspicuous, yellow-green flowers in late spring. In autumn, they produce purple fruits if plants of both sexes are present. Grow as specimen plants for a shrub border or as hedging; ideal as windbreaks in coastal regions. In frost-prone areas, grow half-hardy plants in a cool greenhouse.
Hardiness en: Mostly frost hardy or half hardy; G. littoralis will withstand temperatures down to -12°C ( 10°F).
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Propagation en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in spring. Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Pests en: Susceptible to fungal leaf spot.
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Comment ja: グリセリニア
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Cornaceae | ミズキ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Griseliniaceae (Cornaceae) | グリセリニア (ミズキ)科 | Show | |||
| APW | Griseliniaceae | グリセリニア科 | Show | |||
| APG4 | Accepted | Griseliniaceae | グリセリニア科 | 7 | Show |