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Details of Genus: Gillenia Moench (1802)

ID: 2400

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# spp.: 2 (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

Accepted: Accepted

Family: Rosaceae

Family ja: バラ

Infra familial classification: Subfamily Amygdaloideae: Tribe Gillienieae

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Data sourceKind of informationNote
Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 18 Jan 2024Scientific name & others Show this Data source

Distribution en: SE. Canada to Central & E. U.S.A.

Description en: Genus of 2 species of rhizomatous perennials from open woodland in C., E., and S.E. North America. They have 3-palmate, bronze-green leaves and loose, few-flowered panicles of white or pink flowers, with slightly unequal, inversely lance-shaped to linear-lance-shaped petals, the sepals enlarging when in fruit. Gillenias are graceful plants for light woodland or a shady border, and are good for cutting.

Hardiness en: Fully hardy.

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Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame, or divide, in spring or autumn.

Pests en: Slugs may eat young shoots.

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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2024-01-18 11:34 by hkokubun@mac.com

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System Accepted? Botanical name Japanese name Infra-familial classification # species
APG4 Accepted Rosaceae バラ科 Subfamily Amygdaloideae: Tribe Gillienieae 2 Show
PB2 Rosaceae バラ科 Subfamily Amygdaloideae Show
PB3 Rosaceae バラ科 Subfamily Amygdaloideae Show