Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 1273

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

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Family: Arecaceae

Family ja: ヤシ

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Description en: Genus of 32 species of often low-growing, single- or cluster-stemmed, sometimes stemless palms, from habitats including shrubby vegetation to woodland, often on rocky ridges, in South America. Leaves are pinnate, arranged in spiralling, terminal tufts; the ovoid, 3-petalled flowers appear in spikes or panicles between them. In frost-prone climates, grow in a temperate or warm greenhouse, or as houseplants. In warmer areas, use tall species as lawn specimens, and smaller ones in a shrub border.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 27°C (81°F) in spring.

Pests en: Red spider mites may be troublesome under glass.

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