Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Plumeria [1217]

genus_ja:

genus_en: Frangipani, Pagoda tree, West Indian jasmine

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Family: Apocynaceae

family_ja: キョウチクトウ

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distribution_en:

description_en: Genus of 7 or 8 species of deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs and small trees, with succulent stems and very thick, fleshy branches, from tropical and subtropical America. The simple, entire leaves, clustered towards the stem tips, are alternately or spirally arranged. The fragrant, salverform flowers, each with 5 broad petal lobes, are borne in showy, terminal clusters or panicles, often on bare stems or with the young leaves. Below 10°C (50°F), grow in a temperate or warm greenhouse, or as houseplants. In warmer climates, use as specimen plants. The milky sap may cause mild stomach upset if ingested.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Sow seed at 18°C (64°F) in spring. Take ripe cuttings of leafless stem tips in early spring; allow these to dry at the bases before inserting.

pests_en: Red spider mites may be troublesome under glass.

description_ja:

The essential 1000 genera certification Genus Plumeria (プルメリア)

2019 edition

B Level
Family キョウチクトウ
インドソケイ属

2003 edition

B Level
Family キョウチクトウ
温室植物
インドソケイ

1986 edition

B Level
Family キョウチクトウ
観葉植物
インドソケイ

comment:

comment_ja: インドソケイ

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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 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

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