Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of Genus: Bactris

ID: 2210

Genus ja:

Genus en: Spiny club palm

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

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Family: Arecaceae

Family ja: ヤシ

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Distribution en:

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.

Cultivation en:

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:

System Accepted? Botanical name Japanese name Infra-familial classification # species
APG4 Arecaceae ヤシ科 Show
PB2 Arecaceae ヤシ科 Show
PB3 Arecaceae ヤシ科 Show