Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 2236

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

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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