Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of Genus: Umbellularia (Nees) Nutt.

ID: 937

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Genus en:

# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)

Accepted: Accepted

Family: Lauraceae

Family ja: クスノキ

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Distribution en:

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.

Cultivation en:

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:

System Accepted? Botanical name Japanese name Infra-familial classification # species
PB2 Lauraceae クスノキ科 Show
PB3 Lauraceae クスノキ科 Show
APG4 Accepted Lauraceae クスノキ科 Show