Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ridl.) D.J.Middleton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Blumea 39: 89 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216246
Common Names
- Anodendron tubulosum
- Tubular Anodendron
- Tubular Anodendron Palm
Synonyms
- Micrechites tubulosus Ridl. ex Burkill & Henderson [unknown]
- Micrechites tubulosa Ridl. [unknown]
Description
Anodendron tubulosum (also called Tubular anodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Madagascar. It grows in dry deciduous forests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Anodendron tubulosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anodendron tubulosum is yellow and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anodendron tubulosum can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location and kept moist. Division of the rootstock should be done in the spring or fall. The rootstock should be divided into sections and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Anodendron tubulosum
Anodendron tubulosum is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Anodendron tubulosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anodendron tubulosum?
Anodendron tubulosum
What is the common name of Anodendron tubulosum?
Tubular Palm
What is the natural habitat of Anodendron tubulosum?
It is native to the island of New Guinea.
Species in the Anodendron genus
Anodendron affine,
Anodendron axillare,
Anodendron benthamianum,
Anodendron borneense,
Anodendron candolleanum,
Anodendron coriaceum,
Anodendron gracile,
Anodendron howii,
Anodendron nervosum,
Anodendron oblongifolium,
Anodendron pauciflorum,
Anodendron punctatum,
Anodendron seramense,
Anodendron tubulosum,
Anodendron whitmorei,
Anodendron wrayi,
Anodendron parviflorum,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata,
Acokanthera oblongifolia,
Acokanthera oppositifolia,
Acokanthera rotundata,
Acokanthera schimperi,
Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,