Details of Genus: Pueraria DC.
ID: 465
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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Fabaceae
Family ja: マメ
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Distribution en: Trop. & E.Asia
Description en: Genus of 17 species of mainly woody-stemmed, deciduous or evergreen, twining climbers from thickets and woodland in S.E. Asia and Japan. They are grown for their alternate, 3-palmate or pinnate leaves and for their axillary or terminal racemes of pea-like flowers. P. lobata, the only species commonly cultivated, is extremely vigorous and must be sited with care. It is suitable for growing as ground cover, for screening an unsightly building, or for covering a tall tree stump. In frost-prone areas, it may also be grown as an annual.
Hardiness en: Frost hardy to frost tender.
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Propagation en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in spring.
Pests en: Trouble free.
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Comment ja: クズ
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show | |||
| APG4 | Accepted | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show |