Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Leucopogon [2481]

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Family: Ericaceae

family_ja: ツツジ

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description_en: Genus of about 150 species of erect or spreading, evergreen shrubs and small trees from heathland and forest in S. Asia and Australasia. They have variably shaped, entire leaves, and bear tubular flowers, with reflexed lobes, either singly or in spikes, followed by small, fleshy, berry-like fruits. Grow in a rock garden. In frost-prone areas, grow tender species in a cool greenhouse.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy to frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers outdoors as soon as ripe, or take greenwood cuttings in early summer.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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

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SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-familial classification# species
APG4 Ericaceae ツツジ科 Show
PB2 Ericaceae ツツジ科 Show
PB3 Ericaceae ツツジ科 Show

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