Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Agathosma [2161]

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Family: Rutaceae

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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

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SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-familial classification# species
APG4 Rutaceae ミカン科 Show
PB2 Rutaceae ミカン科 Show
PB3 Rutaceae ミカン科 Show

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