Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of Genus: Drimys

ID: 2356

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 3 (from names table)

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Family: Winteraceae

Family ja: シキミモドキ

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Distribution en:

Description en: Genus of about 30 species of evergreen shrubs and trees from woodland and mountains in Malaysia, Australasia, and Central and South America. They are grown for their handsome, usually elliptic to inversely lance-shaped, aromatic leaves, arranged alternately on the branches, and terminal, umbel-like clusters of small, star-shaped, sometimes unisexual flowers. Grow in a woodland garden or in a sheltered position among other trees and shrubs.

Hardiness en: Frost hardy.

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Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn. 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

Family:

System Accepted? Botanical name Japanese name Infra-familial classification # species
APG4 Winteraceae シキミモドキ科 Show
PB2 Winteraceae シキミモドキ科 Show
PB3 Winteraceae シキミモドキ科 Show