Details of genus: Veitchia [2735]
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Family: Arecaceae
family_ja: ヤシ
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description_en: Genus of 18 species of single-stemmed palms found in tropical rainforest, from sea level to 650m (2,100ft), from the Philippines and New Caledonia to Fiji and the New Hebrides. Oblong, pinnate leaves are produced in terminal tufts above a distinctive crownshaft; bowl-shaped, 3-petalled flowers are borne in panicles just beneath the foliage, and are followed by showy, red to orange fruits. In frost-prone climates, grow in a warm greenhouse or as houseplants. In warmer areas, use small species in a courtyard or border, and grow tall species on a lawn.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 24°C (75°F) in spring.
pests_en: Red spider mites may be troublesome 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 | Arecaceae | ヤシ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Arecaceae | ヤシ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Arecaceae | ヤシ科 | Show |