Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
salicifolia
ID:
982649

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 3: 60 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981987

Common Names

  • Willow-leaved Heteropsis
  • Willowleaf Heteropsis
  • Willow-leaf Heteropsis

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Description

Heteropsis salicifolia (also called Willow-leaved fan palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is a small, solitary palm with a slender trunk and a crown of fan-shaped leaves. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in a variety of habitats, including rainforests, riverbanks, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Heteropsis salicifolia is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heteropsis salicifolia has small, white flowers that are arranged in an umbel. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heteropsis salicifolia is a fast-growing shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Heteropsis salicifolia

Heteropsis salicifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:87129-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.