Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Codonopsis Wallich [862]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Campanulaceae

family_ja: キキョウ

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description_en: Genus of about 30 species of scandent or twining, mostly herbaceous perennials found on rocky mountain slopes or in alpine scrub from the Himalayas to Japan. Leaves are opposite or alternate, ovate or oblong to lance-shaped, and often malodorous when crushed. The flowers are usually solitary, terminal or axillary, nodding, and bell-or saucer-shaped, sometimes intricately marked inside. Grow smaller species in a rock garden, larger species in a herbaceous border or woodland garden, and scandent and twining species through small shrubs.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy to frost hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring.

pests_en: Susceptible to attack by slugs and snails. Red spider mites may be a problem under glass.

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comment: C. & E. Asia

comment_ja: ツルニンジン，バアソブ

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

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