Details of genus: Howea [1924]
genus_ja: ケンチャヤシ
genus_en: Sentry palm
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Family: Arecaceae
family_ja: ヤシ
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description_en: Genus of 2 species of single-stemmed palms found at low altitudes, to 300m (1,000ft), usually on basalt soils, on Lord Howe Island, Australia. The long-stalked, pinnate leaves are arranged in terminal clusters with no crownshaft, and star-shaped, 3-petalled flowers are borne on long spikes between them. In frost-prone areas, grow young specimens as houseplants, or in a conservatory or warm greenhouse. In warmer areas, use as free-standing specimens on a lawn or in a courtyard garden.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 26°C (79°F) as soon as ripe.
pests_en: Prone to scale insects and red spider mites under glass.
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-05-21 00:47
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Arecaceae | ヤシ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Arecaceae | ヤシ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Arecaceae | ヤシ科 | Show |