Details of genus: Butomus [2250]
genus_ja:
genus_en: Flowering rush, Water gladiolus
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Family: Butomaceae
family_ja: ハナイ
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distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of one species of rhizomatous, aquatic perennial widely distributed in Europe and W. Asia, often found at the margins of ponds or in shallow water with reedmaces (Typha). It produces long, twisted leaves and fragrant flowers. B. umbellatus is ideal for a large, decorative pond or wildlife pool.
hardiness_en: Fully hardy.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed in moist soil in a container half submerged in shallow water, in summer; after germination, submerge the seedlings to a depth of 1cm (1/2in). Divide rhizomes in early spring when dormant. Remove root bulbils of divided plants in early spring and grow on in small containers of soil half submerged in water.
pests_en: Water lily aphid may be troublesome.
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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 | Butomaceae | ハナイ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Butomaceae | ハナイ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Butomaceae | ハナイ科 | Show |