Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of Genus: Orontium

ID: 2565

Genus ja:

Genus en: Golden club

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

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Family: Araceae

Family ja: サトイモ

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Distribution en:

Description en: Genus of one species of marginal aquatic perennial from E. USA. It has large, thick rhizomes producing oblong to narrowly elliptic, submerged, floating, or aerial leaves, and curious, pencil-like spadices that stand well above the water. Ideal for the margins of an informal pool, it associates well with waterside irises and primulas in early summer.

Hardiness en: Fully hardy.

Cultivation en:

Propagation en: Sow seed as soon as ripe in a cold frame in trays of loam-based seed compost, and cover with no more than 1-3cm (1/2-1 1/4in) of water. Divide the rhizomes in spring.

Pests en: Trouble free.

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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:42

Family:

System Accepted? Botanical name Japanese name Infra-familial classification # species
APG4 Araceae サトイモ科 Show
PB2 Araceae サトイモ科 Show
PB3 Araceae サトイモ科 Show