Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
anomala
ID:
335023

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markgr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Blumea 20: 415 (1972 publ. 1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334355

Common Names

  • Willughbeia anomala
  • Anomalous Willughbeia
  • Anomala Willughbeia

Searching for Willughbeia anomala? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Willughbeia anomala (also called Anomalous Willughbeia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and can be found in lowland rainforests. It is a small palm, with a slender trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. It can reach a height of up to 6 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Willughbeia anomala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Willughbeia anomala has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Willughbeia anomala? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Willughbeia anomala is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Willughbeia anomala

Willughbeia anomala can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Willughbeia anomala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Willughbeia anomala?

Willughbeia anomala

What is the family of Willughbeia anomala?

Apocynaceae

Where is Willughbeia anomala native to?

Philippines

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