Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Bactris [2210]

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genus_en: Spiny club palm

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Family: Arecaceae

family_ja: ヤシ

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description_en: Genus of over 230 species of single- or cluster-stemmed, usually spiny palms from dry, open sites in Mexico, the West Indies, and South America. Pinnate or simple, cleft leaves are borne in terminal tufts, with no crownshafts, and 3-petalled flowers are produced in panicles among them. In frost-prone areas, grow in a warm greenhouse. In frost-free areas, use as specimen plants.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 25-30°C (77-86°F) in spring.

pests_en: Red spider mites may be troublesome under glass.

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

family:

SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-familial classification# species
APG4 Arecaceae ヤシ科 Show
PB2 Arecaceae ヤシ科 Show
PB3 Arecaceae ヤシ科 Show

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