Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Robinia L. [265]

genus_ja:

genus_en:

# spp.: 4

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Fabaceae

family_ja: マメ

Infra familial classification: Subfamily Faboideae: Tribe Robinieae

distribution_en:

description_en: Genus of about 20 species (or only 4, according to some authorities) of deciduous, sometimes bristly or thorny trees and shrubs found in woodland and thickets in the USA. They are cultivated for their alternate, pinnate leaves, and pendent racemes of pea-like flowers, borne in late spring and early summer. Grow the trees as specimen plants; shrubby robinias are suitable for a large shrub border. R. hispida is effective grown against a sunny wall. All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn. Insert root cuttings or graft in winter. Remove suckers in autumn.

pests_en: Trouble free.

description_ja:

comment: N.America

comment_ja: ハリエンジュ，ニセアカシア

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-05-09 11:44 by hkokubun@mac.com

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