Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
darainense
ID:
623

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bogner & Nusb.

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 42: 210 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315077

Common Names

  • Daraina Carlephyton
  • Daraina Carlephyton Tree
  • Daraina Carlephyton Plant

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Description

Carlephyton darainense (also called 'Daraina Palm', among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to Madagascar. It has a single, slender trunk and large, fan-shaped leaves. It is found in humid, lowland forests and is adapted to survive in nutrient-poor soils.

Uses & Benefits

Carlephyton darainense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carlephyton darainense has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carlephyton darainense is a perennial grass that is native to Madagascar. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or early summer. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Carlephyton darainense

Carlephyton darainense is found in Madagascar.

Carlephyton darainense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carlephyton darainense?

Carlephyton darainense

What is the family of Carlephyton darainense?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Carlephyton darainense?

Madagascar

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Josef Bogner (1939-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogner' in the authors string.
Louis Paul Gustave Alvin Nusbaumer (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nusb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77124928-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.