Details of Genus: Glechoma L. (1753)
ID: 438
Genus ja:
Genus en: Ground ivy
# spp.: 7 (from genus_families table) | 3 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Lamiaceae
Family ja: シソ
Infra familial classification:
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 07 Nov 2025 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: Temp. Eurasia
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: Glechoma hederacea L. (1753) Accepted
Phylogenetic definition:
Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:58 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Accepted | Lamiaceae | シソ科 | 7 | Show | |
| PB2 | Lamiaceae | シソ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Lamiaceae | シソ科 | Show |