Details of Genus: Pentachondra
ID: 2587
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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)
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Family: Ericaceae
Family ja: ツツジ
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Description en: Genus of 3 species of prostrate, ever-green shrubs occurring in boggy meadows in Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand. They are grown for their heath-like, linear to ovate or elliptic, mid- or dark green leaves, and for their solitary, axillary, small, tubular flowers; the colourful, berry-like fruits are seldom produced in cultivation. They are suitable for a rock garden or peat bank, but grow best in cool climates with mild winters; they are difficult to cultivate in hot, dry conditions.
Hardiness en: Frost hardy.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) as soon as ripe. Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Pests en: Trouble free.
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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:42
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Ericaceae | ツツジ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Ericaceae | ツツジ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Ericaceae | ツツジ科 | Show |