Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

user: Guest user (limited access)

Details of genus: Pseudowintera [2629]

genus_ja:

genus_en:

# spp.:

pub_year:

accepted:

Family: Winteraceae

family_ja: シキミモドキ

Infra familial classification:

distribution_en:

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.

cultivation_en:

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.

description_ja:

comment:

comment_ja:

type_species:

Phylogenetic definition:

Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:42

family:

SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-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

Important: The users of Android device with the OS version prior to v.7.1.1 will no longer be able to use this site on Jan. 11, 2021. Please upgrade the OS or use other devices to access this site.