Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Reineckea Kunth [2106]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Asparagaceae

family_ja: キジカクシ

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description_en: Genus of one species of rhizomatous, evergreen perennial from deciduous woodland or sandy open areas among shrubs in China and Japan. It is grown for its arching, pale green leaves and spikes of tiny, fragrant pink flowers. R. carnea provides attractive, leafy ground cover, but rarely flowers freely or bears its spherical red berries in areas with cool summers.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Separate rhizomes from the margins of established clumps in spring.

pests_en: Susceptible to damage from slugs and snails.

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comment: China & Japan

comment_ja: キチジョウソウ

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

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