Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Chorizema Labill. [677]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Fabaceae

family_ja: マメ

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description_en: Genus of 18 species of evergreen, small shrubs and twining and scandent climbers found in semi-arid scrub and open woodland in Australia. They are cultivated for their brightly coloured, small, pea-like flowers, borne mostly in terminal racemes. The leathery leaves are usually alternate, and may be entire or prickle-toothed. In frost-prone areas, grow in a cool conservatory or green-house. In warmer areas, grow in a shrub border or as ground cover. Train climbing species over arches, arbours, or larger shrubs.

hardiness_en: Most are frost tender; C. cordatum and C. ilicifolium may survive brief spells close to 0°C (32°F).

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in spring, after soaking in hot water. Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer.

pests_en: Red spider mites may be a problem under glass.

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comment: Australia

comment_ja: ヒイラギハギ

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

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