Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
mayombensis
ID:
252193

Status:
valid

Authors:
de Namur & Bogner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 16: 71 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251525

Common Names

  • Mayombensis Nephthytis
  • Nephthytis Mayombensis
  • Mayombensis Nephthytis

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Description

Nephthytis mayombensis (also called 'Mayombensis 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 mayombensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nephthytis mayombensis 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 mayombensis 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 mayombensis

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

Nephthytis mayombensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nephthytis mayombensis?

Nephthytis mayombensis

What is the common name of Nephthytis mayombensis?

Mayombensis

What is the optimal growing environment for Nephthytis mayombensis?

Nephthytis mayombensis 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

Josef Bogner (1939-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogner' in the authors string.
Christian de Namur: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Namur' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:978482-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.