Details of genus: Glechoma Miller [438]
genus_ja:
genus_en: Ground ivy
# spp.:
pub_year:
accepted: Accepted
Family: Lamiaceae
family_ja: シソ
Infra familial classification:
distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of about 12 species of creeping, rhizomatous and stoloniferous perennials found in woodland and hedgerows throughout Europe. The variable, coarsely toothed leaves are borne in opposite pairs on long, slender, rooting stems and provide good ground cover, but may become invasive. Small, 2-lipped, tubular, usually violet-blue flowers are borne in summer. G. hederacea ’Variegata’ is most often grown; its handsome foliage is ideal for window-boxes or hanging baskets.
hardiness_en: Fully hardy.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Divide in spring or autumn, or take softwood cuttings in late spring.
pests_en: May be damaged by slugs and snails.
description_ja:
comment: Temp. Eurasia
comment_ja: カキドオシ
type_species:
Phylogenetic definition:
Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Lamiaceae | シソ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Lamiaceae | シソ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Lamiaceae | シソ科 | Show |