Details of genus: Synadenium [1274]
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Family: Euphorbiaceae
family_ja: トウダイグサ
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description_en: Genus of about 20 species of evergreen shrubs and small trees from dry slopes and banks in tropical Africa to the Mascarene Islands. Their smooth, fleshy stems contain a milky sap. Leaves are alternate, simple, obovate or lance-shaped, and fleshy; insignificant, petal-less flowers are borne from the upper leaf axils. S. compactum var. rubrum is most often grown, for its foliage. Where temperatures fall below 10°C (50°F), grow m a temperate or warm green-house, or as a houseplant. In warmer, dry areas, grow in a shrub border. All.parts of Synadenium species are highly toxic if ingested; sap may irritate skin.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 15-20°C (59-68°F) in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer, with bottom heat.
pests_en: Root mealybugs may be a problem under glass.
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Euphorbiaceae | トウダイグサ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Euphorbiaceae | トウダイグサ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Euphorbiaceae | トウダイグサ科 | Show |