Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Lophostemon [2504]

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Family: Myrtaceae

family_ja: フトモモ

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description_en: Genus of 4-6 species of evergreen trees or tall shrubs, closely related to Tristunia and Eucalyptus. They occur in heavy, moist soil, frequently in rainforest or along the borders of streams, in N. and E. Australia and S. New Guinea. Leaves are simple, usually entire, and borne alternately or in whorls, often more densely towards the stem tips. The flowers have 5 spreading petals and many stamens fused into 5 separate bundles, and are produced in axillary cymes; they are followed by small, woody, cup- or top-shaped, 3-celled seed capsules. In frost-prone areas, grow as foliage plants in a cool or warm greenhouse; flowers are likely to form only on plants 2-3m (6-10ft) tall. In milder areas, lophostemons are good specimen and shade trees, and are effective as a windbreak or hedge.

hardiness_en: Half hardy to frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer with bottom heat.

pests_en: Red spider mites may be a problem under glass.

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

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