Details of Genus: Toona
ID: 1736
Genus ja:
Genus en:
# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)
Accepted:
Family: Meliaceae
Family ja: センダン
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Distribution en:
Description en: Genus of about 6 species of deciduous or semi-evergreen trees found in woodland from E. Asia to Australasia. They are grown for their alternate, pinnate leaves and small, cup-shaped, fragrant, greenish white or white flowers, which are borne in large, terminal or axillary panicles. T. sinensis, the most common species in cultivation, is an effective specimen tree. It grows best in areas with hot summers, where it is a useful shade or street tree.
Hardiness en: Fully hardy.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn. Insert root cuttings in late winter.
Pests en: Trouble free.
Description ja:
Comment:
Comment ja: チャンチン
Type species:
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Meliaceae | センダン科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Meliaceae | センダン科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Meliaceae | センダン科 | Show |