Details of genus: Acmena [2153]
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Family: Myrtaceae
family_ja: フトモモ
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description_en: Genus of 7 species of evergreen trees, occurring in rainforest and moist woodland from Australia to New Guinea. The opposite leaves are oval to lance-shaped, simple, and entire. Small, 5-petalled flowers are borne in axillary racemes or terminal panicles, followed by colourful, succulent berries. In frost-prone regions, grow in a temperate greenhouse; in frost-free areas, grow as specimen trees.
hardiness_en: Frost tender, although A. smithii may survive short periods at just above 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 spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in late summer.
pests_en: Whiteflies, scale insects, and aphids may be a problem.
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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41
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| 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 |