Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of Genus: Kigelia

ID: 2450

Genus ja:

Genus en: Sausage tree

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

Accepted:

Family: Bignoniaceae

Family ja: ノウゼンカズラ

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Description en: Genus of one species of variable, evergreen tree from tropical woodland and more open areas in Africa. It has large, pinnate leaves, borne in opposite pairs, and loose, pendent panicles, 1-2m (3-6ft) long, of open, trumpet-shaped flowers, followed by long, woody pods. Where temperatures drop below 16°C (61°F), grow in a warm greenhouse, mainly for its foliage, although flowers may form on specimens reaching 3m (10ft) or more high. In tropical areas, it is an attractive specimen or shade tree.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

Cultivation en:

Propagation en: Sow seed at 21-23°C (70-73°F) in spring.

Pests en: Red spider mites, whiteflies, and mealybugs may be troublesome under glass.

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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 Bignoniaceae ノウゼンカズラ科 Show
PB2 Bignoniaceae ノウゼンカズラ科 Show
PB3 Bignoniaceae ノウゼンカズラ科 Show