Details of genus: Araeococcus [2189]
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Family: Bromeliaceae
family_ja: パイナップル
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description_en: Genus of 5 species of rosette-forming, evergreen, mostly epiphytic perennials (bromeliads). They occur in areas ranging from low foothills to terrain over 500m (1,500ft) and rainforest, in S. Central America, N. and E. South America, and the West Indies. The slender leaves have scales pressed close to one or both surfaces, and smooth or spiny margins. The inflorescence, borne in late summer, consists of few-flowered spikes of small, tubular flowers. Where temperatures fall below 19°C (66°F), grow in a warm greenhouse. In tropical regions, grow epiphytically outdoors.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Root offsets in spring.
pests_en: Susceptible to root mealybugs and scale insects.
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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 | Bromeliaceae | パイナップル科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Bromeliaceae | パイナップル科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Bromeliaceae | パイナップル科 | Show |