Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Loiseleuria [2498]

genus_ja:

genus_en: Alpine azalea, Trailing azalea

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Family: Ericaceae

family_ja: ツツジ

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description_en: Genus of one species of mat-forming, evergreen shrub from high alpine and subarctic regions in Europe, Japan, and North America. Cultivated for its foliage and flowers, it is suitable for a rock garden, peat bed, or alpine house, but is difficult to grow in dry climates.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

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propagation_en: Root softwood cuttings in earl summer, or semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer. Layer in spring.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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

family:

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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