Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Corynocarpus [2303]

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Family: Corynocarpaceae

family_ja: コリノカルプス

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description_en: Genus of 48 species of evergreen trees from Australasia, New Guinea, Vanuatu, and New Caledonia, occurring in open woodland and thickets. Simple, entire, leathery leaves are arranged alternately or in spirals along the stems. Small, tubular, 5-petalled flowers are borne in terminal panicles or racemes, followed by plum-like fruits. In frost-prone areas, grow Corynocarpus species and cultivars in a temperate or warm greenhouse; in warmer climates, use as specimen trees, screens, or windbreaks, especially in a coastal garden.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at not less than 15°C (59°F) in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.

pests_en: Prone to scale insects and red spider mites under glass.

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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 08:07 by hkokubun@mac.com

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SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-familial classification# species
APG4 Corynocarpaceae コリノカルプス科 Show
PB2 Corynocarpaceae コリノカルプス科 Show
PB3 Corynocarpaceae コリノカルプス科 Show

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