Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Piptanthus [2613]

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Family: Fabaceae

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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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SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-familial classification# species
APG4 Fabaceae マメ科 Show
PB2 Fabaceae マメ科 Show
PB3 Fabaceae マメ科 Show

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