Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Morina [2537]

genus_ja:

genus_en:

# spp.:

pub_year:

accepted:

Family: Morinaceae

family_ja: モリナ

Infra familial classification:

distribution_en:

description_en: Genus of 4 or 5 species of evergreen perennials found on open, rocky and grassy slopes and in open woodland in E. Europe, Turkey to C. Asia, the Himalayas, and S.W. China. They have rosettes ofÅ@lance-shaped, glossy, mid- to dark green leaves with spiny-toothed, wavy margins; the leaves become smaller near the tops of the stems. Whorled, spiny bracts are held immediately below spikes ofÅ@tubular, red, pink, white, or yellow flowers, borne in whorled clusters. Each flower has a long perianth tube and a wide, 2-lipped mouth. Grow in a mixed or herbaceous border; M. persica is useful for a rock or Mediterranean garden. The seed heads are useful for dried flower arrangements.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Sow seed in a cold frame as soon as ripe, with one seed per container of gritty seed compost. M. persica is difficult to germinate. Over-winter young plants in a well-ventilated cold frame. Insert root cuttings in winter.

pests_en: Susceptible to slug damage and rot, especially in shade.

description_ja:

comment:

comment_ja:

type_species:

Phylogenetic definition:

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

family: