Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
afzelii
ID:
252185

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Wochenbl. 7: 406 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251517

Common Names

  • Afzelii Nephthytis
  • Nephthytis Afzelii
  • Afzelii Nephthytis

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Description

Nephthytis afzelii (also called 'Afzelii Palm', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to the humid forests of Central and South America. It is a small, slow-growing palm with a single trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. It is found in humid forests, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Nephthytis afzelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Nephthytis afzelii var. afzelii
Nephthytis afzelii var. graboensis Bogner & Knecht

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nephthytis afzelii has white flowers with yellow centers and a tubular shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nephthytis afzelii is an evergreen shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It is easy to grow in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Nephthytis afzelii

Nephthytis afzelii is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Nephthytis afzelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nephthytis afzelii?

Nephthytis afzelii

What is the common name of Nephthytis afzelii?

Afzelii

What is the optimal growing environment for Nephthytis afzelii?

Nephthytis afzelii prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

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