Details of genus: Houttuynia Thunb. [762]
genus_ja: ドクダミ
genus_en:
# spp.: 1
pub_year: 1783
accepted: Accepted
Family: Saururaceae
family_ja: ドクダミ
Infra familial classification:
Citation:| data_source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 27 Jul 2023 | Scientific name & others | Show this data_source |
distribution_en: Himalaya to Temp. E. Asia and Indo-China
description_en: Genus of one species of perennial found in damp, shady sites in woodland, scrub, and marshy habitats in E. Asia. It has widely spreading rhizomes and is grown mainly for its foliage. Use as ground cover in a damp, mixed or herbaceous border, at a pond- or streamside, or for plantings in shallow water. H. cordata may be invasive, especially in moist soils; cultivars are generally less vigorous.
hardiness_en: Fully hardy.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Divide rhizomes in spring. Root softwood cuttings in late spring.
pests_en: Slugs and snails may be a problem.
description_ja:
comment:
comment_ja: ドクダミ
type_species:
Phylogenetic definition:
Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2023-07-27 11:55 by hkokubun@mac.com
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Saururaceae | ドクダミ科 | 1 | Show | ||
| PB2 | Saururaceae | ドクダミ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Saururaceae | ドクダミ科 | Show |