Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of Genus: Piptanthus

ID: 2613

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

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Family: Fabaceae

Family ja: マメ

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Description en: Genus of 2 species of deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs occurring in scrub and woodland in the mountains of China and the Himalayas. They have alternate, 3-palmate, mid- to dark green, some-times grey- or blue-green leaves, occasionally with white hairs and a grey-green surface. Grown for their foliage and pea-like flowers, they are suitable for a shrub border, or growing against, or training on, a wall.

Hardiness en: Frost hardy.

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Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring or autumn. Take heeled, semi-ripe basal 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

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System Accepted? Botanical name Japanese name Infra-familial classification # species
APG4 Fabaceae マメ科 Show
PB2 Fabaceae マメ科 Show
PB3 Fabaceae マメ科 Show