Details of genus: Poncirus Raf. [437]
genus_ja:
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accepted: Accepted
Family: Rutaceae
family_ja: ミカン
Infra familial classification:
distribution_en: C. & N.China
description_en: Genus of one species of spiny, deciduous shrub or small tree from woodland in China and Korea. It produces alternate, 3-palmate, dark green leaves, and is cultivated for its 5-petalled, fragrant white flowers and orange-like fruit. Grow in a shrub border or against a sunny wall, or as a very thick, thorny hedge. It is sometimes used as a rootstock for Citrus cultivars.
hardiness_en: Fully hardy.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn. Take semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.
pests_en: Trouble free.
description_ja:
comment:
comment_ja: カラタチ
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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 | Rutaceae | ミカン科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Rutaceae | ミカン科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Rutaceae | ミカン科 | Show |