Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 2161

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

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Family: Rutaceae

Family ja: ミカン

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Description en: Genus of 135 species of heather-like, evergreen shrubs and subshrubs from open, sandy savannah in South Africa. They are grown for their small, 5-petalled flowers, borne singly or in axillary clusters. The crowded leaves are small, often narrow, and aromatic. In frost-prone areas, grow in containers in a cool greenhouse, and place outside in summer; in frost-free areas, grow in a border or against a wall.

Hardiness en: Frost tender; A, pulchella may survive short spells at 0°C (32°F).

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Propagation en: Sow seed in spring, or root semi-ripe cuttings in summer, both at 13-18°C (55-64°F).

Pests en: Trouble free.

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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41