Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Malesia 1: 195 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261367
Common Names
- Insigne Osmoxylon
- Insigne Cat's Tail
- Insigne Foxtail
Synonyms
- Trevesia insignis Miq. [unknown]
- Trevesia palmata insignis (Miq.) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
- Boerlagiodendron insigne (Miq.) Harms [unknown]
- Eschweileria insignis (Miq.) Boerl. [unknown]
Description
Osmoxylon insigne (also called Splendid Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to New Guinea. It is a medium-sized palm, growing up to 10 m tall with a trunk diameter of up to 15 cm. It is found in lowland rainforests, often near the coast.
Uses & Benefits
Osmoxylon insigne 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 insigne is white and fragrant. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Osmoxylon insigne 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 insigne
Osmoxylon insigne is native to Southeast Asia and is found in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Osmoxylon insigne FAQ
What is the scientific name of Osmoxylon insigne?
Osmoxylon insigne
What is the common name of Osmoxylon insigne?
Showy Palm
What type of plant is Osmoxylon insigne?
Osmoxylon insigne 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,