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Details of Genus: Todea

ID: 2726

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

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Family: Osmundaceae

Family ja: ゼンマイ

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Description en: Genus of 2 species of large, terrestrial, evergreen ferns found in open places in tropical and warm-temperate rainforest in South Africa, Australia, New Guinea, and New Zealand. Massive, erect, hairy rhizomes bear crowns of upright 2-pinnate, leathery fronds, with spores along the veins. In frost-prone climates, grow T. barbara in a temperate or warm greenhouse. In warmer areas, grow as a specimen plant or in light woodland.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

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Propagation en: Sow spores at 21°C (70°F) as soon as ripe. Divide in early summer, but only after several trunks have developed. See also p.51.

Pests en: Susceptible to mealybugs under glass.

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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 Osmundaceae ゼンマイ科 Show
PB2 Osmundaceae ゼンマイ科 Show
PB3 Osmundaceae ゼンマイ科 Show