Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
forbesii
ID:
841550

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sherff) Lowry

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Pacific Sci. 40: 80 (1986 publ. 1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000840885

Common Names

  • Forbesii Cheirodendron
  • Forbesii Palm
  • Forbesii Cheirodendron Palm

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Description

Cheirodendron forbesii (also called 'Forbes' Cheirodendron', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in moist, shady places. It has leathery, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cheirodendron forbesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cheirodendron forbesii has white flowers with a yellow-green center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cheirodendron forbesii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is widely cultivated in gardens and parks. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Cheirodendron forbesii

Cheirodendron forbesii is native to the Hawaiian Islands and can be found in mesic to wet forests at elevations of 500-2,000 m.

Cheirodendron forbesii FAQ

What type of plant is Cheirodendron forbesii?

Cheirodendron forbesii is a type of evergreen shrub.

Where is Cheirodendron forbesii native to?

Cheirodendron forbesii is native to the Hawaiian Islands.

How much light does Cheirodendron forbesii need?

Cheirodendron forbesii needs bright, indirect light.

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-38686: Based on the initial data import
Porter Peter Lowry (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowry' in the authors string.
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.