Details of Genus: Furcraea
ID: 2395
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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)
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Family: Asparagaceae
Family ja: キジカクシ
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Agavoideae
Distribution en:
Description en: Genus of 12 or more species of perennial succulents from desert-like areas of the West Indies, Central America, and N. South America. Dense clusters of long, fleshy leaves are borne in terminal or basal rosettes. In summer, each rosette produces a large, terminal, pyramidal panicle bearing broadly bell-shaped, pendulous, diurnal flowers. Small, adventitious plantlets often form between the flowers. Where temperatures drop below 7°C (45°F), grow in a temperate greenhouse; in warmer climates, use in a desert garden or as specimen plants.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
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Propagation en: Sow seed at 15-24°C (59-75°F) in spring. Divide offsets or pot up plantlets in summer.
Pests en: Susceptible to scale insects.
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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 | Asparagaceae | キジカクシ科 | Subfamily Agavoideae | Show | ||
| PB2 | Agavaceae | リュウゼツラン科 | Subfamily Agavoideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Agavaceae | リュウゼツラン科 | Subfamily Agavoideae | Show |