Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
biflora
ID:
296486

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(1): 175 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295818

Common Names

  • Rhabdadenia biflora
  • Biflora Rhabdadenia
  • Two-flowered Rhabdadenia

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Synonyms

  • Apocynum cordatum Mill. [unknown]
  • Apocynum nervosum Mill. [unknown]
  • Rhabdadenia cordata Miers [unknown]
  • Rhabdadenia ehrenbergii Müll.Arg. ex Griseb. [unknown]
  • Rhabdadenia macrantha Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Rhabdadenia nervosa Miers [unknown]
  • Rhabdadenia paludosa Miers [unknown]
  • Dipladenia billbergii Beurl. [unknown]
  • Echites biflorus Jacq. [unknown]
  • Echites biflorus Ehrenb. ex Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Echites bilbergii Beurl. [unknown]
  • Echites ehrenbergii Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Echites paludosus Vahl [unknown]
  • Exothostemon paludosum (Vahl) G.Don [unknown]
  • Rhabdadenia ehrenbergii (Schltdl.) Müll.Arg. [deprecated]

Description

Rhabdadenia biflora (also called 'Two-Flowered Rhabdadenia', among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to South America. It is a small palm tree, growing up to 5 meters tall. It is found in tropical rainforests, as well as in drier habitats such as savannas and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rhabdadenia biflora is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rhabdadenia biflora are small, yellow and have a red-brown center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhabdadenia biflora is a small, shrubby palm native to the Caribbean. It grows to a height of about 5 feet and prefers a warm, humid climate and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by division or air layering.

Where to Find Rhabdadenia biflora

Rhabdadenia biflora is found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Rhabdadenia biflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhabdadenia biflora?

Rhabdadenia biflora

What is the common name of Rhabdadenia biflora?

Two-flowered Rhabdadenia

What is the natural habitat of Rhabdadenia biflora?

It is found in tropical rainforests of South America

Species in the Rhabdadenia genus

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,

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