Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Lindelofia [2490]

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Family: Boraginaceae

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description_en: Genus of about 12 species of clump-forming, hairy perennials, sometimes with short rhizomes, found on dry, stony slopes or in scrub from C. Asia to the Himalayas. They have lance-shaped, long-stalked basal leaves and alternate, ovate to oblong-lance-shaped, stalkless stem leaves. From spring to autumn, tubular, 2-lipped, brilliant blue to purple flowers, with 5 spreading lobes, are borne in terminal or axillary, one-sided cymes. Suitable for a sunny herbaceous border or gravel garden, or for naturalizing on a dry bank.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers outdoors in early spring, or divide in spring.

pests_en: Powdery mildew may be a problem.

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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 Boraginaceae ムラサキ科 Show
PB2 Boraginaceae ムラサキ科 Show
PB3 Boraginaceae ムラサキ科 Show

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