Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 1103

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

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Family: Proteaceae

Family ja: ヤマモガシ

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Description en: Genus of at least 130 species of evergreen trees and shrubs found in acid soils from coastal to mountainous areas in Australia, where they grow in woodland, on hillsides, and on heathland. The alternate, leathery leaves are often linear and needle-like, but vary greatly within the genus, and may be toothed or lobed. Small, tubular flowers, borne in short, axillary racemes, have prominent, often brightly coloured styles, and are followed by woody seed pods, 2-3cm (3/4-1 1/4in) long, each containing only 1 or 2 seeds. In frost-prone areas, grow in a cool or temperate greenhouse. In mild areas, grow at the base of a sunny wall, in a shrub border, as specimens, or as informal hedging. Long, hot summers are needed for good flowering.

Hardiness en: Half hardy to frost tender; H. lissosperma will tolerate short spells at -5°C (23°F).

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 16-18°C (61-64°F) as soon as ripe; sow seed singly in containers to avoid root disturbance. Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.

Pests en: Phytophthora root rot may be a problem in moist soil.

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