Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
335060

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Markgr.) D.J.Middleton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Blumea 38: 15 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334392

Common Names

  • Willughbeia lanceolata
  • Lance-leaved Willughbeia
  • Lanceolata Willughbeia

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Synonyms

  • Urnularia lanceolata Markgr. [unknown]
  • Willughbeiopsis lanceolata (Markgr.) Rauschert [unknown]

Description

Willughbeia lanceolata (also called Lanceolate 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 8 meters.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Willughbeia lanceolata has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Willughbeia lanceolata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Willughbeia lanceolata

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

Willughbeia lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Willughbeia lanceolata?

Willughbeia lanceolata

What is the family of Willughbeia lanceolata?

Apocynaceae

Where is Willughbeia lanceolata 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-214756: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.