Details of genus: Aglaonema [1380]
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Family: Araceae
family_ja: サトイモ
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distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of about 20 species of usually rhizomatous, evergreen perennials from tropical forest in Asia. The leaf-blades are borne on long, sheathing leaf-stalks from a central growing point, and are variegated in many species. The stems are erect and cane-like, or short, decumbent, and creeping. Insignificant flowering spadices, enclosed in cream or greenish white spathes, are borne sporadically. In frost-prone areas, grow in a temperate or warm greenhouse or conservatory, or as houseplants; in frost-free areas, grow in a shady border.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Separate basal shoots with 3 or 4 leaves, ideally with roots attached, or divide in spring.
pests_en: Mealybugs may infest the leaf axils.
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comment_ja: リョクチク
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Araceae | サトイモ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Araceae | サトイモ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Araceae | サトイモ科 | Show |