Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 929

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 4 (from names table)

Accepted: Accepted

Family: Anacardiaceae

Family ja: ウルシ

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Description en: Genus of about 30 species of usually dioecious, evergreen shrubs and trees occurring in woodland from Mexico to Uruguay. They are grown mainly for their alternate leaves, which may be simple or pinnate, entire or toothed. Tiny, 4- or 5-petalled flowers are borne in terminal or axillary panicles. When plants of both sexes are grown together, the flowers are followed on female plants by small, red to purple fruits (drupes). In frost-prone areas, grow in a temperate greenhouse or conservatory; elsewhere, use smaller species in a shrub border and larger ones as specimen trees.

Hardiness en: Half hardy to frost tender.

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 19-21°C (66-70°F) in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat during late summer. Air layer in spring.

Pests en: Scale insects and red spider mites may be troublesome under glass.

Description ja:

Comment: Trop. and warm S. America

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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41