Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Hedyscepe [2413]

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genus_en: Umbrella palm

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Family: Arecaceae

family_ja: ヤシ

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description_en: Genus of one species of single-stemmed palm from the upper mountain slopes of Lord Howe Island, Australia. Pinnate leaves with up to 80 leaflets are carried in terminal tufts above a distinct crown-shaft. Panicles of bowl-shaped, 3-petalled flowers are produced one at a time, just below the leaves. Where temperatures fall below 15°C (59°F), grow in a warm conservatory or greenhouse. In tropical areas, use as specimen trees, either singly or in small groups.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 21-24°C (70-75°F) in spring.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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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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