Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
glaucophyllum
ID:
804734

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bogner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 92: 15 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000804068

Common Names

  • Carlephyton glaucophyllum
  • Glaucous-Leaved Carlephyton
  • Glaucous-Leaved False Verbena

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Description

Carlephyton glaucophyllum (also called Glaucous-Leaved Carlephyton, among many other common names) is a small, clumping palm with long, arching leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to Madagascar and is found in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, savannas and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Carlephyton glaucophyllum is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carlephyton glaucophyllum has small, white flowers with 4 petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carlephyton glaucophyllum is a shrub that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from young, semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, it should be kept in a warm, humid environment with partial shade.

Where to Find Carlephyton glaucophyllum

Carlephyton glaucophyllum is native to Central America and northern South America.

Carlephyton glaucophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carlephyton glaucophyllum?

Carlephyton glaucophyllum

What is the common name of Carlephyton glaucophyllum?

Glaucous-leaved Carlephyton

What is the natural habitat of Carlephyton glaucophyllum?

It is found in dry, rocky areas and in disturbed habitats.

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86534-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.