Details of Genus: Mitchella L.
ID: 402
Genus ja: ツルアリドオシ
Genus en: Partridge berry
# spp.: 2 (from genus_families table) | 2 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Rubiaceae
Family ja: アカネ
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Rubioideae: Tribe Mitchelleae
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 16 Feb 2026 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: E. China to Temp. E. Asia, E. Canada to Guatemala
Description en: Genus of 2 species of trailing, evergreen perennials found in woodland in North America and Japan. The trailing stems root at the nodes and bear opposite, broadly ovate to lance-shaped leaves. Small, funnel-shaped, fragrant white flowers, borne in pairs in summer, are followed by ornamental red berries. Grow in a rock garden or woodland garden, or on a peat terrace.
Hardiness en: Fully hardy.
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Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn; keep moist after sowing, Separate rooted runners in spring.
Pests en: Trouble free.
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-02-16 06:48 by hkokubun@mac.com
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| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Accepted | Rubiaceae | アカネ科 | Subfamily Rubioideae: Tribe Mitchelleae | 2 | Show |
| PB2 | Rubiaceae | アカネ科 | Subfamily Rubioideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Rubiaceae | アカネ科 | Subfamily Rubioideae | Show |