Details of genus: Ercilla [2376]
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Family: Phytolaccaceae
family_ja: ヤマゴボウ
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description_en: Genus of 2 species of root-clinging, climbing, evergreen perennials from temperate North and South America, growing wild in open woodland and forest margins. The alternate leaves are simple, ovate-heart-shaped to oblong, and leathery. Small, petalless flowers are produced in short, axillary spikes. Ercilla species provide excellent ground cover if allowed to spread; otherwise grow on a shady wall, or through trees.
hardiness_en: Frost hardy; E. volubilis may tolerate temperatures to -10°C (14°F) if wood is well-ripened.
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propagation_en: Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer, with bottom heat. Layer in early spring.
pests_en: Scale insects may be troublesome 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 | Phytolaccaceae | ヤマゴボウ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Phytolaccaceae | ヤマゴボウ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Phytolaccaceae | ヤマゴボウ科 | Show |