Details of genus: Megacodon (Hemsl.) Harry Sm. [2516]
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# spp.: 3
pub_year: 1936
accepted: Accepted
Family: Gentianaceae
family_ja: リンドウ
Infra familial classification: Tribe Gentianeae: Subtribe Swertiinae
Citation:| data_source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 02 Jun 2023 | Scientific name & others | Show this data_source |
distribution_en: Central Himalaya to S. Central China
description_en: Genus of one species of clump-forming perennial found in damp pastures and streamsides from C. Nepal to S.W. China. It has basal rosettes of elliptic to broadly elliptic leaves, and bears smaller leaves on stout, erect stems. Broadly bell-shaped flowers are produced in summer. Grow in a woodland or bog garden, or plant near pools and streams.
hardiness_en: Fully hardy.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Basal shoots can be rooted in spring, although seldom successfully. Like the large herbaceous gentians (Gentiana), M. stylophorus does not transplant readily.
pests_en: Susceptible to damage by slugs.
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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2023-06-02 12:22 by hkokubun@mac.com
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Gentianaceae | リンドウ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Gentianaceae | リンドウ科 | Show | |||
| APG4 | Accepted | Gentianaceae | リンドウ科 | Tribe Gentianeae: Subtribe Swertiinae | 3 | Show |