Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of Genus: Amherstia

ID: 2174

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

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Family: Fabaceae

Family ja: マメ

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Description en: Genus of one species of evergreen tree, found on riverbanks in tropical forest in Burma. It has alternate, large, pinnate leaves, and long racemes of 5-petalled, orchid-like flowers. Where temperatures fall below 16°C (61°F), grow A. nobilis in a warm greenhouse, although it rarely flowers in a container. In tropical areas, it is a spectacular specimen tree.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

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Propagation en: Sow seed in spring at a minimum temperature of 21-24°C (70-75°F); the seedlings are delicate and must be handled with care.

Pests en: Red spider mites may be a problem 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? Botanical name Japanese name Infra-familial classification # species
APG4 Fabaceae マメ科 Show
PB2 Fabaceae マメ科 Show
PB3 Fabaceae マメ科 Show