Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Castanospermum [1895]

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Family: Fabaceae

family_ja: マメ

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description_en: Genus of one species of evergreen tree from rainforest in Australia. It produces alternate, oval to lance-shaped, pinnate leaves and bears short, dense racemes of pea-like flowers. In frost-prone regions, grow in a temperate greenhouse; in warmer areas, it is a majestic specimen or shade tree, especially beside a lake or other water feature.

hardiness_en: Frost tender, but tolerates short periods at temperatures around 0°C (32°F).

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) as soon as ripe or in early spring.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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comment_ja: オーストラリアンビーンズ(ジャックトマメノキ，日)

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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