Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 1: 184 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296553
Common Names
- Rhynchopyle marginata
- Marginate Rhynchopyle
- Marginate Palm
Description
Rhynchopyle marginata (also called Marginate 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 marginata has been used for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. It has also been used as a traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhynchopyle marginata is yellow and has a cup-shaped form. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhynchopyle marginata 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 marginata
Rhynchopyle marginata can be found in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
Rhynchopyle marginata FAQ
What is the common name of Rhynchopyle marginata?
Marginated Rhynchopyle
What is the natural habitat of Rhynchopyle marginata?
Tropical dry forests
What is the average height of Rhynchopyle marginata?
Up to 8 meters
Species in the Rhynchopyle genus
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,