Anodendron whitmorei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
whitmorei
ID:
216928
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.J.Middleton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Blumea 41: 63 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216257
Common Names
- Anodendron whitmorei
- Whitmore's Anodendron
- Whitmore's Anodendron Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anodendron whitmorei (also called Whitmore's 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 whitmorei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anodendron whitmorei has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and two small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anodendron whitmorei 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 whitmorei
Anodendron whitmorei is native to the dry savannas of East Africa, from Ethiopia to Tanzania.
Anodendron whitmorei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anodendron whitmorei?
Anodendron whitmorei
What is the common name of Anodendron whitmorei?
Whitmore's Palm
What is the natural habitat of Anodendron whitmorei?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-10139: Based on the initial data import
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.