Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
robusta
ID:
807105

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.G.Gonç.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 56: 56 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806439

Common Names

  • Scaphispatha robusta
  • Robust Scaphispatha
  • Robust Scaphispatha

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Description

Scaphispatha robusta (also called Robust Scaphispatha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to India, where it is found in lowland tropical rainforest habitats. It is a small to medium-sized palm, growing up to 7 m tall with a trunk diameter of up to 7 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Scaphispatha robusta 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

Scaphispatha robusta has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaphispatha robusta is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Scaphispatha robusta

Scaphispatha robusta can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Scaphispatha robusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaphispatha robusta?

Scaphispatha robusta

What is the family of Scaphispatha robusta?

Arecaceae

Where is Scaphispatha robusta found?

Southeast Asia

Species in the Scaphispatha 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,

References

Eduardo G. Gonçalves: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.Gonç.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60441579-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.