Details of genus: Toona [1736]
genus_ja:
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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
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Phylogenetic definition:
Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific 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 |