Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Phormium J.R.Forst. & G.Forst. [354]

genus_ja: マオラン

genus_en:

# spp.: 2

pub_year: 1776

accepted: Accepted

Family: Asphodelaceae

family_ja: ツルボラン

Infra familial classification: Subfamily Hemerocallidoideae

distribution_en: Norfolk Island, New Zealand

description_en: Genus of 2 species of evergreen perennials found in scrub and swamps, and on hillsides and riverbanks, in areas ranging from coasts to mountains in New Zealand. They form clumps of large, linear, keeled leaves, each folded into a V-shape at the base, and ranging in colour from yellow-green to dark green, with many fine stripes. Cultivars often have attractive, coloured or variegated foliage. Abundant small, tubular, 6-tepalled flowers are produced in erect panicles on leafless stems in summer. They provide a focal point in a border, by a building, or at the edge of a lawn, and are ideal for a coastal garden.

hardiness_en: Frost hardy to half hardy; may tolerate temperatures to -12°C (10°F) if given a deep, dry winter mulch.

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in spring. Divide in spring.

pests_en: Mealybugs may be a problem.

description_ja:

comment: New Zealand

comment_ja: ニューサイラン APG3ではXanthorrhoeaceaeだったが、Asphodelaceaeが保存名となったため、APG4でAsphodelaceaeに戻った。

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2023-07-07 20:43 by hkokubun@mac.com

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