Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Livistona [1144]

genus_ja: ビロウ

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Family: Arecaceae

family_ja: ヤシ

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description_en: Genus of about 28 species of single-stemmed palms, found in habitats ranging from streambanks and swamps to woodland, rainforest, and inland gorges, in the warmer parts of Asia and Australasia. Fan-shaped leaves are borne in often dense, terminal heads, and bowl-shaped, 3-petalled flowers are produced in panicles between them. In frost-prone climates, grow in a cool or warm greenhouse, or as houseplants. In warmer regions, they are suitable for growing as specimen plants.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 23°C (73°F) in spring.

pests_en: Red spider mites and scale insects may be troublesome under glass.

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The essential 1000 genera certification Genus Livistona (リヴィストナ)

2019 edition

A Level
Family ヤシ
ビロウ属

2003 edition

S Level
Family ヤシ
ヤシ・ソテツ
ビロウ属

1986 edition

A Level
Family ヤシ
ビロウ

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

family:

SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-familial classification# species
APG4 Arecaceae ヤシ科 Show
PB2 Arecaceae ヤシ科 Show
PB3 Arecaceae ヤシ科 Show

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