Details of genus: Galax [1915]
genus_ja:
genus_en: Wandflower
# spp.:
pub_year:
accepted:
Family: Diapensiaceae
family_ja: イワウメ
Infra familial classification:
distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of one species of tufted, ever-green perennial from open woodland in the mountains of S.E. USA. It has a creeping rootstock, rounded leaves, and spike-like racemes of small white flowers. Grown for its flowers and autumn foliage colour, G. urceolata is suitable for underplanting in a shaded shrub border, for a large rock garden, or as ground cover in a woodland garden.
hardiness_en: Fully hardy.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed in containers of lime-free (ericaceous) seed compost in an open frame outdoors in autumn. Separate rooted runners in early spring.
pests_en: May be damaged by slugs and snails.
description_ja:
comment:
comment_ja: ゲイラックス
type_species:
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 | Diapensiaceae | イワウメ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Diapensiaceae | イワウメ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Diapensiaceae | イワウメ科 | Show |