Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 2168

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

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Family: Euphorbiaceae

Family ja: トウダイグサ

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Description en: Genus of 6 species of evergreen trees from tropical to subtropical rainforest and moist woodland in China, Indonesia, and W. Pacific islands. The usually alternate leaves are shallowly lobed or entire. The small, 5-petalled white flowers are borne in terminal, panicle-like cymes, followed by fruits containing oil-bearing seeds. Where temperatures fall below 7°C (45°F), grow in a cool greenhouse. In warmer areas, grow as shade or specimen trees.

Hardiness en: Frost tender A. fordii may tolerate short spells 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 spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.

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

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