Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 2163

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)

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Family: Myrtaceae

Family ja: フトモモ

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Description en: Genus of 10-12 species of evergreen shrubs and small trees from dry to seasonally moist scrub, often near the sea, in Western Australia. They are grown mainly for their small, 5-petalled, fragrant flowers, which are produced in clusters from the upper leaf axils. The alternate leaves vary from ovate to lance-shaped. In frost-prone climates, over-winter in a cool greenhouse. In frost-free areas grow A. flexuosa as an elegant specimen tree; smaller species are effective in a border or against a wall.

Hardiness en: Frost tender, but A. flexuosa may tolerate temperatures around 0°C (32°F) for short periods.

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 16°C (61°F) in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.

Pests en: Prone to scale insects and red spider mites under glass.

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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41