Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 2624

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

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Family: Arecaceae

Family ja: ヤシ

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Description en: Genus of about 37 species of single-stemmed palms from upland areas with high rainfall, on moist hillsides, and in rainforest valleys on volcanic soils in Fiji, Hawaii, and adjacent Pacific islands. They are cultivated for their fan-shaped, rich, mid-green or silvery or greyish green leaves, which are borne in terminal tufts. They produce small, bell-shaped, white, cream, yellow, or orange flowers in spikes or panicles between the leaves. In frost-prone climates, grow in a warm greenhouse. In tropical areas, they are suitable for growing as lawn specimens or in other strategic sites.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 24°C (75°F) in spring.

Pests en: Prone to scale insects and red spider mites under glass.

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