Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Jeffersonia Barton [590]

genus_ja:

genus_en: Twin leaf, Twin leaf

# spp.:

pub_year:

accepted: Accepted

Family: Berberidaceae

family_ja: メギ

Infra familial classification:

distribution_en:

description_en: Genus of 2 species of perennials which grow wild in damp woods and forests in N.E. Asia and North America. They have rounded to kidney-shaped, 2-lobed leaves, and solitary, cup-shaped flowers, with 5-8 petals, borne on long, slender stalks, in late spring or early summer. They are excellent plants for a shaded rock garden or peat bed.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in an open frame as soon as ripe. Divide established plants in spring.

pests_en: Prone to slugs and snails, especially in spring.

description_ja:

The essential 1000 genera certification Genus Jeffersonia

2019 edition

Si Level
Family Berberidaceae

2003 edition

A Level
Family メギ
草本I・一年草/二年草/多年草
タツタソウ

1986 edition

A Level
Family メギ
草本植物
タツタソウ

Si level: the genus existed in 2003 or 1986 edition, but not listed in 2019 edition. (S level implied, 303 genera)

comment: E. N.America, NE.Asia

comment_ja: タツタソウ

type_species:

Phylogenetic definition:

Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

family:

SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-familial classification# species
APG4 Berberidaceae メギ科 Show
PB2 Berberidaceae メギ科 Show
PB3 Berberidaceae メギ科 Show

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