Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 2179

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

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Family: Myrtaceae

Family ja: フトモモ

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Description en: Genus of about 8 species of evergreen trees and shrubs, closely related to Eucalyptus, found in dry to moist, tropical to warm-temperate woodland and thickets in Australia. The leathery leaves are simple and entire, opposite on mature plants, but often alternate on immature ones. The 5-petalled, creamy white flowers have a prominent crown of stamens, and are borne in terminal, corymb-like cymes. A. hispida, the most commonly grown species, is valued for its foliage, although flowers may be borne once the plant is 2-3m (6-10ft) tall. In frost-prone climates, grow in a cool greenhouse; in frost-free regions, use as handsome specimen trees.

Hardiness en: Half hardy to frost tender.

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Propagation en: Sow seed in spring at 19-24°C (66-75°F); pot on seedlings singly as soon as possible.

Pests en: Trouble free.

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