Details of genus: Pileostegia [2610]
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Family: Hydrangeaceae
family_ja: アジサイ
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description_en: Genus of 4 species of woody, evergreen root climbers, related to Hydrangea and Schizophragma, occurring on forest trees and cliffs in India and E. Asia. They have opposite, obovate to oblong, mid-green leaves, and produce dense, terminal, corymb-like panicles of small, cup- or star-shaped, 4- or 5-petalled, creamy white flowers, in late summer and autumn. P. viburnoides, the most commonly cultivated species, is valued for its foliage and flowers. Grow on a large tree trunk or a wall.
hardiness_en: Hardy to at least -10°C (14°F).
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propagation_en: Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Layer in spring.
pests_en: Trouble free.
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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:42
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Hydrangeaceae | アジサイ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Hydrangeaceae | アジサイ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Hydrangeaceae | アジサイ科 | Show |