Details of genus: Brachysema [2236]
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Family: Fabaceae
family_ja: マメ
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description_en: Genus of about 16 species of evergreen shrubs from sandy heaths, scrub, and light woodland in Australia. Alternate or opposite leaves are simple or reduced to scales or green stems. Inverted pea-like flowers are borne singly or in axillary clusters. In frost-prone areas, grow in a cool greenhouse. Elsewhere, grow in a shrub border or against a warm wall; use prostrate species for groundcover.
hardiness_en: Frost tender; may survive brief spells around 0°C (32°F).
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 13-15°C (55-59°F) in spring, after scarifying or soaking in hot water. Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer with bottom heat.
pests_en: Prone to scale insects and red spider mites under glass.
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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show |