Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Tetrapanax (K.Koch) K.Koch [311]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Araliaceae

family_ja: ウコギ

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distribution_en: S.China, Taiwan

description_en: Genus of one species of suckering, ever-green shrub or small tree occurring in woodland in S. China and Taiwan. It is grown for its large, alternate, palmately lobed leaves, its umbels of flowers, borne in panicle-like, woolly inflorescences with conspicuous bracts, and its clusters of black fruit. In frost-prone areas, grow against a warm wall, in a container moved under cover in winter, or in a cool greenhouse. In warmer climates, grow in a sheltered border. The flowers are particularly attractive to bees.

hardiness_en: Frost hardy (borderline).

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn. Remove suckers in spring or summer.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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comment_ja: ツウダツボク(カミヤツデ)

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20

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