Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Nertera [1945]

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Family: Rubiaceae

family_ja: アカネ

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description_en: Genus of approximately 6 species of mat-forming perennials from moist lowland to mountainous forest, and moist grassland and scrub, in S. China, S.E. Asia to Australasia, the Antarctic, and Mexico to South America. They have very small, broadly ovate to lance-shaped leaves, tiny funnel- or bell-shaped flowers, and fleshy, spherical to pear-shaped fruits. In frost-prone areas, grow as houseplants, or in an alpine house or cool greenhouse. Elsewhere, grow as ground cover in a rock garden.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy to frost tender; N. granadensis tolerates temperatures to -3°C (27°F) for short periods.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 13-16°C (55-61°F), or divide, in spring.

pests_en: May be infested by aphids or red spider mites.

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comment_ja: コケサンゴ

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

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