Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 2635

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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 about 120 species of evergreen shrubs from dry forest in Australia. They are cultivated for their usually alternate, occasionally opposite, linear to almost rounded leaves, and for their pea-like flowers. The axillary, usually yellow or pink flowers have notched standard petals, and are produced singly or in clusters, which are often crowded into apparently terminal heads. In frost-prone areas, grow in a cool greenhouse; in warmer areas, grow in a shrub border, or at the base of a wall.

Hardiness en: Half hardy to frost tender.

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

Pests en: Grey mould may be a problem in damp conditions.

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