Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Nandina Thunb. [381]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Berberidaceae

family_ja: メギ

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distribution_en: India to Japan

description_en: Genus of one species of evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub, with alternate, pinnate leaves, from mountain valleys in India, China, and Japan. N. domestica is grown for its flowers, fruit, and elegant foliage. Grow in a shrub border; low-growing cultivars are fine ground cover.

hardiness_en: Frost hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer.

pests_en: Viruses can cause narrow, distorted leaflets to develop.

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comment_ja: ナンテン

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20

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