Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humile
ID:
262033

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Elmer) Philipson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Blumea 23: 111 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261365

Common Names

  • Humile Osmoxylon
  • Humile Cat's Tail
  • Humile Foxtail

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Synonyms

  • Boerlagiodendron humile Elmer [unknown]

Description

Osmoxylon humile (also called Dwarf Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to New Guinea. It is a small-sized palm, growing up to 3 m tall with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It is found in lowland rainforests, often near the coast.

Uses & Benefits

Osmoxylon humile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its timber, which is used in furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Osmoxylon humile is white and fragrant. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osmoxylon humile is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Osmoxylon humile

Osmoxylon humile is native to Southeast Asia and is found in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Osmoxylon humile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osmoxylon humile?

Osmoxylon humile

What is the common name of Osmoxylon humile?

Dwarf Palm

What type of plant is Osmoxylon humile?

Osmoxylon humile is a palm

Species in the Osmoxylon genus

Osmoxylon arrhenicum, Osmoxylon articulatum, Osmoxylon barbatum, Osmoxylon boerlagei, Osmoxylon borneense, Osmoxylon camiguinense, Osmoxylon catanduanense, Osmoxylon caudatum, Osmoxylon celebicum, Osmoxylon chrysanthum, Osmoxylon confertiflorum, Osmoxylon corneri, Osmoxylon dinagatense, Osmoxylon ellipsoideum, Osmoxylon eminens, Osmoxylon fenicis, Osmoxylon geelvinkianum, Osmoxylon globulare, Osmoxylon heterophyllum, Osmoxylon humile, Osmoxylon insidiator, Osmoxylon insigne, Osmoxylon kostermansii, Osmoxylon lanceolatum, Osmoxylon lineare, Osmoxylon luzoniense, Osmoxylon mariannense, Osmoxylon masarangense, Osmoxylon micranthum, Osmoxylon miquelii, Osmoxylon novoguineense, Osmoxylon oblongifolium, Osmoxylon orientale, Osmoxylon pachyphyllum, Osmoxylon palmatum, Osmoxylon pectinatum, Osmoxylon pfeilii, Osmoxylon pseudofoliatum, Osmoxylon pulcherrimum, Osmoxylon puniceopolleniferum, Osmoxylon ramosii, Osmoxylon reburrum, Osmoxylon rectibrachiatum, Osmoxylon russellense, Osmoxylon serratifolium, Osmoxylon sessiliflorum, Osmoxylon simplicifolia, Osmoxylon soelaense, Osmoxylon spathipedunculatum, Osmoxylon striatifructum,

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-144535: Based on the initial data import
Adolph Daniel Edward Elmer (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elmer' in the authors string.
William Philipson (1911-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Philipson' in the authors string.