Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 1274

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

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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