Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 1974

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Genus en:

# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 2 (from names table)

Accepted: Accepted

Family: Fabaceae

Family ja: マメ

Infra familial classification: Subfamily Faboideae

Distribution en:

Description en: Genus of 50 species of annuals, perennials, and subshrubs occurring on stony slopes and grassland and in open woodland in Australia (one species in New Zealand). They have alternate, pinnate leaves and pea-like, usually purple, sometimes white, pink, yellow, orange, or red flowers, with very broad standard petals, borne in erect, axillary racemes from spring to summer. In frost-prone areas, grow in a cool greenhouse. Elsewhere, use in a border.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

Cultivation en:

Propagation en: Sow pre-soaked seed at 15°C (59°F) in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer, with bottom heat.

Pests en: Red spider mites may be a problem under glass.

Description ja:

Comment:

Comment ja: デザートピー(desert pea)

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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:58 by hkokubun@mac.com