Details of genus: Aleurites [2168]
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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
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Euphorbiaceae | トウダイグサ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Euphorbiaceae | トウダイグサ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Euphorbiaceae | トウダイグサ科 | Show |