Details of Genus: Ranzania T.Itô (1888)
ID: 661
Genus ja: トガクシソウ
Genus en:
# spp.: 1 (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Berberidaceae
Family ja: メギ
Infra familial classification:
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 21 Sep 2023 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: Japan
Description en: Genus of one species of herbaceous perennial found in deciduous mountain woodland in S. Japan. It has short rhizomes, and is grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. Smooth stems, with opposite, 3-palmate leaves at their tips, bear pendent, bell-shaped flowers, either singly or in few-flowered cymes, before the leaves have fully developed; the long flower-stalks become upright as berries form. Grow in a woodland garden or shady border.
Hardiness en: Hardy to -l0°C (14°F), but late frosts may damage new growth.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn; seedlings will flower in about 4 years. Divide in early spring.
Pests en: Susceptible to slug damage in spring.
Description ja:
Comment: Japan
Comment ja: トガクシショウマ
Type species: Ranzania japonica (T.Itô) T.Itô (1888) 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 | Berberidaceae | メギ科 | 1 | Show | |
| PB2 | Berberidaceae | メギ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Berberidaceae | メギ科 | Show |