Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 2720

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# spp.: 53 (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

Accepted: Accepted

Family: Elaeocarpaceae

Family ja: ホルトノキ

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Data source	Kind of information	Note
Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 26 Mar 2026	Scientific name & others		Show this Data source

Distribution en: SW. & SE. Australia

Description en: Genus of at least 20 species of small, evergreen shrubs from heathland and drought-prone forest in Australia, grown for their flowers and attractive, heather-like habit. The tiny, linear to rounded leaves are arranged alternately, in whorls, or in opposite pairs. Solitary, nodding, cross-, star-, or cup-shaped, 4-or 5-petalled flowers are borne from the upper leaf axils in spring and summer. In frost-prone regions, grow in a cool greenhouse. In milder areas, grow in a shrub border.

Hardiness en: Half hardy; T. ciliare may survive brief spells at a few degrees below 0°C (32°F).

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Propagation en: Surface-sow seed at 13-16°C (55-61°F) in spring. Insert semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer. Air layer in spring.

Pests en: Trouble free.

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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2026-03-26 16:36 by hkokubun@mac.com