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
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.
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,