Details of genus: Ugni Trucz. [66]
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accepted: Accepted
Family: Myrtaceae
family_ja: フトモモ
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distribution_en: trop. to warm America
description_en: Genus of 5-15 species of densely leafy, evergreen shrubs or trees found in forest and scrub in South America. They have opposite, small, elliptic to ovate, simple, leathery leaves, and produce solitary, cup- or bowl-shaped flowers from the leaf axils of young shoots, followed by edible, spherical berries. U. molinae, the only species usually cultivated, is valued for its foliage, flowers, and fruit. Grow in a sheltered border or use as hedging. In frost-prone areas, grow tender species in a cool greenhouse.
hardiness_en: Frost hardy to frost tender.
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propagation_en: Root semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, with bottom heat.
pests_en: Trouble free.
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Myrtaceae | フトモモ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Myrtaceae | フトモモ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Myrtaceae | フトモモ科 | Show |