Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Leschenaultia [1930]

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Family: Goodeniaceae

family_ja: クサトベラ

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description_en: Genus of about 20 species of evergreen shrubs, subshrubs, and perennials from semi-arid or arid areas of Australia. The usually linear leaves are entire, stalkless, and alternate or spiralling on the wiry stems. The showy, terminal flowers are solitary or borne in corymbs; they each have 5 free, often centrally "winged", white, yellow to red, or blue petals, 2 small and 3 large, which form a basal tube. In frost-prone areas, grow in a cool or temperate greenhouse. In frost-free climates, grow in a shrub border or as ground cover.

hardiness_en: Frost tender, although L. biloba and L. formosa may survive temperatures near to 0°C (32°F) if kept almost dry.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in spring, or root softwood cuttings in spring with bottom heat.

pests_en: Under glass, red spider mites may be troublesome, and poor ventilation in winter will encourage grey mould (Botrytis).

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comment_ja: ハツコイソウ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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