Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of Genus: Baeckea

ID: 2211

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

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Family: Myrtaceae

Family ja: フトモモ

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Description en: Genus of about 70 species of evergreen shrubs and small trees occurring in scrub in subtropical to subalpine areas in China, Malaysia, Australia, and New Caledonia. Linear to narrowly lance-shaped, usually entire leaves are borne in opposite pairs. Saucer-shaped, 5-petalled flowers are produced singly or in umbels in summer. In frost-prone climates, grow in a cool greenhouse. In warmer climates, grow in a border, at the base of a warm, sunny wall, or as ground cover.

Hardiness en: Frost tender; but may tolerate short periods of light frost.

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Propagation en: Surface-sow seed at 13-15°C (55-59°F) in spring and keep moist. Root semi-ripe cuttings in a propagating case in late 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? Botanical name Japanese name Infra-familial classification # species
APG4 Myrtaceae フトモモ科 Show
PB2 Myrtaceae フトモモ科 Show
PB3 Myrtaceae フトモモ科 Show