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Details of Genus: Actaea L. (1753)

ID: 821

Genus ja: ルイヨウショウマ

Genus en: Baneberry

# spp.: 32 (from genus_families table) | 3 (from names table)

Accepted: Accepted

Family: Ranunculaceae

Family ja: キンポウゲ

Infra familial classification: Subfamily Ranunculoideae: Tribe Cimicifugeae

Citation:
Data sourceKind of informationNote
Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 26 Jan 2026Scientific name & others Show this Data source
邑田・米倉 (2013) 維管束植物分類表Japanese common name Show this Data source

Distribution en: Temp. Northern Hemisphere

Description en: Genus of 8 species of rhizomatous woodland perennials from temperate regions of the N. hemisphere. Grown mainly for their foliage and fruit, they have 2-, 3-, or 5-ternate, toothed leaves and usually terminal, compact, fluffy, spherical to ovoid racemes of small white flowers with prominent stamens, followed by longer clusters of colourful berries. Grow in a woodland garden, or in a shady mixed or herbaceous border. The berries are highly toxic if ingested.

Hardiness en: Fully hardy.

Cultivation en:

Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn. Divide in early spring.

Pests en: Trouble free.

Description ja:

Comment: N. temperate

Comment ja: サラシナショウマ属 (Cimicifuga) を含む

Type species:

Phylogenetic definition:

Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-04-02 14:31 by hkokubun@mac.com

Family:

System Accepted? Botanical name Japanese name Infra-familial classification # species
APG4 Accepted Ranunculaceae キンポウゲ科 Subfamily Ranunculoideae: Tribe Cimicifugeae 32 Show
PB2 Ranunculaceae キンポウゲ科 Subfamily Ranunculoideae Show
PB3 Ranunculaceae キンポウゲ科 Subfamily Ranunculoideae Show