Details of genus: Peltophorum [2586]
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Family: Fabaceae
family_ja: マメ
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description_en: Genus of 9 species of evergreen trees, related to Caesalpinia, occurring in open savannah and dense woodland in tropical regions worldwide. Cultivated mainly as foliage plants, they have often large, alternate, 2-pinnate leaves. Yellow flowers, each with 5 frilled, spreading petals, are produced in racemes or panicles from the uppermost leaf axils. Where temperatures drop below 7°C (45°F), grow in a temperate greenhouse. In warmer climates, grow as specimen or shade trees.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Sow pre-soaked or scarified seed at 18-21°C (64-70°F) in spring.
pests_en: Prone to red spider mites and whiteflies under glass.
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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:42
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show |