Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of Genus: Azorella Lam.

ID: 1790

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 3 (from names table)

Accepted: Accepted

Family: Apiaceae

Family ja: セリ

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Description en: Genus of about 70 species of evergreen, mat- or cushion-forming perennials from open, rocky areas in New Zealand and South America. They produce attractive mounds of foliage, comprising rosettes of toothed or lobed, leathery leaves, 0.5-1.5cm (1/4-1/2in) long. Umbels of small flowers are borne in late spring or summer. Grow in a raised bed or scree bed, or in an alpine house. Often confused with the genus Bolax.

Hardiness en: Fully hardy, given good drainage.

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Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in an open frame in autumn, or root rosettes as cuttings in spring.

Pests en: Prone to aphids and red spider mites under glass.

Description ja:

Comment: Andes to temp. South America

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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41

Family:

System Accepted? Botanical name Japanese name Infra-familial classification # species
PB2 Apiaceae セリ科 Show
PB3 Apiaceae セリ科 Show
APG4 Accepted Apiaceae セリ科 Show