Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Leucadendron [1140]

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Family: Proteaceae

family_ja: ヤマモガシ

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description_en: Genus of 80 species of small, dioecious, evergreen shrubs and trees from varied habitats, ranging from sea plains to mountain slopes in dry or moist sites, in South Africa. They are grown mainly for their dense, cone-like, terminal clusters of small, tubular flowers, surrounded by large, leaf-like, often coloured or tinted bracts. Leaves are alternate or spiralling, stalkless, entire, leathery, and variably shaped. Both male and female plants are needed for fruiting cones to develop. Where temperatures fall below 5°C (41°F), grow in a cool or temperate greenhouse, although they seldom bear flowers or fruits in the former. In warm, dry areas, grow in a courtyard garden or against a sunny wall; the larger species are spectacular specimen plants.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

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propagation_en: Stratify seed below 5°C (41°F), then sow at 13-16°C (55-61°F) in a mix of equal parts peat and grit in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.

pests_en: Red spider mites may be a problem under glass.

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comment_ja: リューカデンドロン

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

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