Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Ruta L. [90]

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genus_en: Rue

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Rutaceae

family_ja: ミカン

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distribution_en: Macaronesia, W.Europe

description_en: Genus of 8 species of deciduous or evergreen shrubs, subshrubs, and woody-based herbaceous perennials, occurring in dry, rocky habitats in the Canary Islands, the Mediterranean region, N.E. Africa, and S.W. Asia. They are cultivated for their aromatic foliage and flowers. The leaves are alternate, occasionally opposite, broadly ovate to rounded, and pinnatisect to pinnate. The unusual, 4- or 5-petalled, fringed or toothed yellow flowers are produced in terminal cymes. Rue is suitable for growing in a mixed or herbaceous border, or in a rock garden or herb garden. The foliage is sometimes used medicinally or very sparingly as a culinary flavouring. All parts of rue may cause severe discomfort if ingested; the foliage may cause photodermatitis on contact.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy to frost hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer.

pests_en: Phytophthora root rot may be a problem.

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comment_ja: ヘンルーダ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20

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