Details of genus: Azara Ruíz & Pavón [2206]
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accepted: Accepted
Family: Salicaceae
family_ja: ヤナギ
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distribution_en: S America
description_en: Genus of 10 species of evergreen shrubs and small trees from South America, often found at woodland margins and lakesides. They have simple leaves, alternate or in unequal pairs, and usually glossy, entire or toothed. The fragrant flowers are small and petalless, but with showy stamens, and are borne in axillary spikes, clusters, or corymbs. They are followed in hot summers by pale mauve or white berries, to 6mm (1/4in) across. Grow in a shrub border, in a sheltered, sunny site, or against a wall. In frost-prone areas, grow in a cool greenhouse.
hardiness_en: Fully hardy to half hardy.
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propagation_en: Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
pests_en: Trouble free.
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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Salicaceae | ヤナギ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Flacourtiaceae | イイギリ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Salicaceae | ヤナギ科 | Show |