Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Biarum [2221]

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Family: Araceae

family_ja: サトイモ

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description_en: Genus of 15 species of small, tuberous perennials from open ground and maquis in the Mediterranean region and W. Asia. In autumn, they produce hooded, often malodorous spathes at ground level, followed by broadly ovate to spoon-shaped or lance-shaped leaves. They are best grown in a bulb frame or cold greenhouse except B. tenuifolium, which may be grown outside at the base of a sunny wall, and increases rapidly.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy to frost hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 13°C (55°F) in autumn or spring, and prick out seedlings as soon as possible. Separate tubers in summer.

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 Araceae サトイモ科 Show
PB2 Araceae サトイモ科 Show
PB3 Araceae サトイモ科 Show

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