Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Boykinia [2233]

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Family: Saxifragaceae

family_ja: ユキノシタ

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description_en: Genus of approximately 10 species of perennials with short rhizomes, occurring in moist woodland and mountainous areas of Japan and North America. They have alternate, rounded to kidney-shaped, mid- to dark green basal leaves, sometimes bronze-tinted when young, with long leaf-stalks, and shorter-stalked or unstalked stem leaves. Crimson or white, 5-petalled flowers are produced in lax, corymb-like panicles. Grow in a shady woodland garden or wild garden.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Divide in spring.

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 Saxifragaceae ユキノシタ科 Show
PB2 Saxifragaceae ユキノシタ科 Show
PB3 Saxifragaceae ユキノシタ科 Show

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