Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leidichii
ID:
1332029

Status:
valid

Authors:
Costion

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 58: 51 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344483

Common Names

  • Osmoxylon
  • Leidichii
  • Leidichii Osmoxylon

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Description

Osmoxylon leidichii (also called the Leidich's Osmoxylon, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to Southeast Asia. It is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree, growing up to 20 m tall. The leaves are glossy green, and the flowers are yellowish-white in color.

Uses & Benefits

Osmoxylon leidichii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Osmoxylon leidichii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed per fruit. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osmoxylon leidichii is a terrestrial orchid found in Indonesia. It is best grown in a well-draining medium, such as a mix of bark and perlite. Propagation is best done through division of the plant or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept moist and warm until germination.

Where to Find Osmoxylon leidichii

Osmoxylon leidichii is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand and Malaysia.

Osmoxylon leidichii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osmoxylon leidichii?

Osmoxylon leidichii

What is the common name of Osmoxylon leidichii?

Leidich's Osmoxylon

What is the natural habitat of Osmoxylon leidichii?

Tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia

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

Craig M. Costion: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Costion' in the authors string.