Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of Genus: Picrasma

ID: 2609

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

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Family: Simaroubaceae

Family ja: ニガキ

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Description en: Genus of 8 species of deciduous trees occurring in forest in E. and S.E. Asia, the West Indies, Central America, and tropical South America. They have alternate, pinnate leaves, each with a terminal leaflet, and produce axillary, umbel-like panicles of bowl-shaped flowers. P. quassioides, the most commonly grown species, is valued for its autumn foliage colour; grow in an open position in a woodland garden, or at a woodland margin.

Hardiness en: Fully hardy.

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Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn.

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 Simaroubaceae ニガキ科 Show
PB2 Simaroubaceae ニガキ科 Show
PB3 Simaroubaceae ニガキ科 Show