Details of Genus: Syngonium
ID: 1724
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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)
Accepted:
Family: Araceae
Family ja: サトイモ
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Distribution en:
Description en: Genus of 33 species of evergreen, root climbers from woodland in tropical Central and South America. The alternate leaves are Initially simple and ovate to triangular, becoming larger, long-stalked, arrow-shaped, then 3- to 5-lobed or pedate as the plants mature. Tiny, petalless flowers are borne on spadices surrounded by pale green and cream to purplish green spathes, which often become bright red at fruiting time. They rarely flower In cultivation, and are grown for foliage. Where temperatures fall below 15°C (59°F), grow in a warm greenhouse or as houseplants. In warmer climates, use as ground cover, or to clothe a wall. All parts may cause mild stomach upset if ingested; contact with the sap may irritate skin.
Hardiness en: Half hardy to frost tender.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Root stem-tip cuttings or leaf-bud cuttings in summer, with bottom heat.
Pests en: Mealybugs and red spider mites may be a problem under glass.
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Comment ja: シンゴニウム
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical 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 |