Details of genus: Mitchella L. [402]
genus_ja:
genus_en: Partridge berry
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accepted: Accepted
Family: Rubiaceae
family_ja: アカネ
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distribution_en: Japan, Korea, N.America
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.
cultivation_en:
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: 2022-03-09 15:20
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Rubiaceae | アカネ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Rubiaceae | アカネ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Rubiaceae | アカネ科 | Show |