Details of genus: Pachypodium Lindley [119]
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accepted: Accepted
Family: Apocynaceae
family_ja: キョウチクトウ
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distribution_en: Madagascar, S to SW Africa
description_en: Genus of 13 species of shrubby or tree-like, perennial succulents from mostly arid regions of Namibia, South Africa, and Madagascar. Many have swollen, irregularly shaped caudices and very thick, thorny stems. Leaves are simple, entire, and variably shaped; they are usually deciduous but may persist in cultivation. Diurnal, salverform to funnel- or bell-shaped flowers are borne usually in terminal clusters, in summer. Where temperatures drop below 15°C (59°F), grow in a warm greenhouse. In warmer climates, use in a desert garden or as focal points on a lawn.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F), or take stem-tip cuttings, in late spring.
pests_en: Susceptible to aphids while flowering.
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comment_ja: パキポジウム
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Apocynaceae | キョウチクトウ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Apocynaceae | キョウチクトウ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Apocynaceae | キョウチクトウ科 | Show |