Details of genus: Chamaedorea Willd. [62]
genus_ja: テーブルヤシ
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accepted: Accepted
Family: Arecaceae
family_ja: ヤシ
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distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of about 100 species of mainly small palms from rainforest in Mexico and Central and South America. They are valued for their leaves, which are pinnate or resemble a fish’s tail, often arching, either tufted or alternate, and borne on erect and flexible, sometimes scandent stems. Insignificant, 3-petalled flowers are borne in spikes or panicles, followed by small fruits, 0.6-1.5cm (1/4-1/2in) across. In frost-prone areas, grow as houseplants, or in containers or borders in a warm conservatory or greenhouse. In warmer areas, grow in a shaded border or courtyard.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed in spring at not less than 25°C (77°F).
pests_en: Prone to red spider mites, scale insects, and thrips under glass.
description_ja:
comment: Trop.America
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56
family:
| 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 |