Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 2426

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

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Family: Lardizabalaceae

Family ja: アケビ

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Description en: Genus of 5 species of rwining, evergreen climbers from thickets and shady woodland in the Himalayas and China. They are cultivated mainly for their alternate, 3- to 9-palmate, dark green leaves. Small male and female flowers, to 1.5cm (1/2in) long, are borne in axillary corymbs or racemes, separately on the same plant; fruits are produced only irregularly. Train on a support, grow through a small tree, or use to clothe a pergola, arch, or trellis.

Hardiness en: Frost hardy.

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Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or autumn. Layer in autumn.

Pests en: Trouble free.

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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41