Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
swainei
ID:
252199

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bogner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 3: 79 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251531

Common Names

  • Swainei Nephthytis
  • Nephthytis Swainei
  • Swainei Nephthytis

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Description

Nephthytis swainei (also called 'Swainei 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 swainei 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 swainei 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 swainei 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 swainei

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

Nephthytis swainei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nephthytis swainei?

Nephthytis swainei

What is the common name of Nephthytis swainei?

Swainei

What is the optimal growing environment for Nephthytis swainei?

Nephthytis swainei 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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:87576-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.