Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 1613

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

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Family: Melastomataceae

Family ja: ノボタン

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Description en: Genus of up to 70 species of evergreen shrubs, small trees, and a few herbaceous perennials from moist woodland, often in hilly areas, In India, S.E. Asia, and adjacent Pacific islands. The opposite leaves are lance-shaped to oblong or elliptic, mostly dark green, and often leathery. Usually 5-petalled, open bowl-to saucer-shaped, purple, red, pink, or white flowers are produced in terminal cymes of 3-7 or, rarely, are borne singly; the flowers are followed by fleshy berries. Where temperatures fall below 13-15°C (55-59°F), grow in a warm greenhouse. In warmer regions, grow as free-standing specimen plants or among other shrubs. Long, hot summers are required for the production of flowers and fruits.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 6-12°C (43-54°F) in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.

Pests en: Scale insects and red spider mites may be troublesome under glass.

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Comment ja: ノボタン

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