Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Umbellularia (Nees) Nutt. [937]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Lauraceae

family_ja: クスノキ

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description_en: Genus of one species of evergreen tree, with alternate, entire leaves, from coniferous forest in W. USA. It is grown for its aromatic foliage, although the scent of the crushed leaves may induce headaches and nausea in some people. Grow as a specimen tree in a woodland garden or other sheltered site.

hardiness_en: Frost hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn. Insert semi-ripe cuttings in summer.

pests_en: Trouble free.

description_ja:

comment: W. N America

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41

family:

SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-familial classification# species
APG4 Lauraceae クスノキ科 Show
PB2 Lauraceae クスノキ科 Show
PB3 Lauraceae クスノキ科 Show

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