Details of genus: Acca [1874]
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Family: Myrtaceae
family_ja: フトモモ
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distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of 2 or 3 species of evergreen, opposite-leaved shrubs occurring in dry upland slopes, scrub, and open woodland in subtropical South America. They are cultivated for their attractive, shallowly cup-shaped flowers, which are produced singly from the upper leaf axils in midsummer. In hot climates, edible fruits may also be produced. To obtain fruit in areas where temperatures fall below 5°C (41°F), grow in a cool greenhouse. A. sellowiana is tolerant of salt and drought, and may be used as hedging In mild coastal areas.
hardiness_en: Frost hardy.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed at 13-16°C (55-61°F) as soon as ripe. Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
pests_en: Trouble free.
description_ja:
comment:
comment_ja: フェイジョア
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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 | Myrtaceae | フトモモ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Myrtaceae | フトモモ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Myrtaceae | フトモモ科 | Show |