Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Desfontainia [2332]

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Family: Loganiaceae

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description_en: Genus of one species of evergreen shrub from rainforest and mountain slopes in the Andes, cultivated for its holly-like, opposite leaves and its showy, solitary, tubular flowers. In areas of high rainfall, D. spinosa will tolerate open situations, but in drier places a cool, sheltered shrub border or peat garden is essential.

hardiness_en: Frost hardy.

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propagation_en: Insert semi-ripe cuttings 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 Loganiaceae マチン科 Show
PB2 Loganiaceae マチン科 Show
PB3 Loganiaceae マチン科 Show

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