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Details of Genus: Pseudowintera

ID: 2629

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

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Family: Winteraceae

Family ja: シキミモドキ

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Description en: Genus of 3 species of aromatic, evergreen trees and shrubs from mountain forest in New Zealand. They are cultivated mainly for their alternate, broadly elliptic, leathery leaves, which have obvious glands. Cup-shaped, greenish yellow to white flowers are produced in axillary clusters, and are followed by spherical, dark red or black fruits. Pseudowinteras grow best in a sheltered border or woodland situation. In frost-prone areas, grow less hardy species in a cool greenhouse.

Hardiness en: Frost hardy to half hardy.

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in autumn or spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer with bottom heat.

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 Winteraceae シキミモドキ科 Show
PB2 Winteraceae シキミモドキ科 Show
PB3 Winteraceae シキミモドキ科 Show