Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Ehretia P.Browne [507]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Boraginaceae

family_ja: ムラサキ

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description_en: Genus of about 50 species of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs from Africa, Asia, and North and South America, mainly in woodland. They are grown for their spreading habit, ridged or furrowed bark, simple, entire or toothed, alternate leaves, and terminal panicles of small, 5-lobed, tubular to bell-shaped or star-shaped, scented flowers. Ideal for a woodland garden. In frost-prone areas, grow tender species in a cool or temperate greenhouse.

hardiness_en: Frost hardy to frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Insert softwood cuttings in summer.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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comment: Trop. & warm

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41

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SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-familial classification# species
APG4 Boraginaceae ムラサキ科 Show
PB2 Boraginaceae ムラサキ科 Show
PB3 Boraginaceae ムラサキ科 Show

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