Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 1605

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 2 (from names table)

Accepted:

Family: Apocynaceae

Family ja: キョウチクトウ

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Distribution en: trop. America

Description en: Genus of about 120 species of mainly tuberous-rooted, woody-stemmed, twining climbers, with some perennials, from tropical woodland in Central and South America. Opposite, simple leaves are borne on stems containing a milky latex. They have often showy, funnel-shaped to tubular-salverform flowers, each with 5 broad, spreading petal lobes, borne mainly in axillary racemes. Use to clothe a pergola, arch, or trellis, or grow as a screen. In frost-prone climates, grow in a temperate or warm greenhouse. Contact with the sap may cause skin irritation, and all parts may cause mild stomach upset if ingested.

Hardiness en: Frost tender; M. laxa may survive temperatures near to 0°C (32°F).

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 18-23°C (64-73°F) in spring. Root softwood cuttings in late spring or semi-ripe cuttings in summer, with bottom heat.

Pests en: Red spider mites, whiteflies, and mealybugs may be troublesome under glass.

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Comment ja: チリーソケイ，ディプラデニア

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