Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 2094

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

Accepted: Accepted

Family: Fabaceae

Family ja: マメ

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Distribution en: mountainous trop. Africa & Asia

Description en: Genus of 2 species (often confused in cultivation) of trailing, deciduous or evergreen perennials found in montane habitats in E. Africa, the Himalayas to Sri Lanka, S.W. China, and S.E. Asia. They are grown for their clover-like leaves and bright blue, occasionally white, pea-like flowers. Grow in a rock garden or alpine house. P. africana is ideal in a hanging basket.

Hardiness en: Fully hardy to half hardy.

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Propagation en: Divide in spring, or separate rooted runners when in growth.

Pests en: May be damaged by slugs and snails.

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Comment ja: ブルークローバー(?)

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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:58