Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
elongata
ID:
297217

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 1: 184 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296549

Common Names

  • Rhynchopyle elongata
  • Elongated Rhynchopyle
  • Elongated Palm

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Description

Rhynchopyle elongata (also called Elongate Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Oceania, specifically New Zealand. It grows in humid tropical forests, at elevations of up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft).

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchopyle elongata is used for its medicinal properties, as an ornamental plant, and for its fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhynchopyle elongata is yellow and has a cup-shaped form. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchopyle elongata is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and is best grown in full sun. It requires minimal maintenance and can be propagated from seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Rhynchopyle elongata

Rhynchopyle elongata can be found in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

Rhynchopyle elongata FAQ

What is the common name of Rhynchopyle elongata?

Elongated Rhynchopyle

What is the natural habitat of Rhynchopyle elongata?

Tropical dry forests

What is the average height of Rhynchopyle elongata?

Up to 8 meters

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