Details of Genus: Knightia
ID: 2453
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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)
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Family: Proteaceae
Family ja: ヤマモガシ
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Description en: Genus of 3 species of evergreen trees or shrubs from lowland to low mountain forest, one from New Zealand, 2 from New Caledonia. The leathery, entire or toothed leaves are arranged alternately and vary in shape with age: young plants have long, thin leaves; adults have shorter, thicker ones. Tubular flowers, with 4 petal-like tepals that roll up like springs, are borne in dense racemes. In frost-prone areas, grow in a cool or temperate greenhouse. In milder climates, use as a specimen tree.
Hardiness en: Frost tender; may survive short periods around 0°C (32°F).
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Propagation en: Sow seed at 13-16°C (55-61°F) in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer (rooting may be slow).
Pests en: Red spider mites may be a problem 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 | Proteaceae | ヤマモガシ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Proteaceae | ヤマモガシ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Proteaceae | ヤマモガシ科 | Show |