Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulcherrimum
ID:
262057

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vidal ex Fern.-Vill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Fl. Filip., ed. 3 , 4(13A): 102 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261389

Common Names

  • Osmoxylon pulcherrimum
  • Pulcherrimum Osmoxylon
  • Pulcherrimum Osmoxylon Palm

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Synonyms

  • Trevesia pulcherrima (Vidal ex Fern.-Vill.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Boerlagiodendron pulcherrimum (Vidal ex Fern.-Vill.) Harms [unknown]
  • Boerlagiodendron sibuyanense Elmer [unknown]
  • Eschweileria pulcherrima (Vidal ex Fern.-Vill.) Boerl. [unknown]

Description

Osmoxylon pulcherrimum (also called Beautiful 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 pulcherrimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Osmoxylon pulcherrimum is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are short and have round-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osmoxylon pulcherrimum 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 pulcherrimum

Osmoxylon pulcherrimum is native to Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Osmoxylon pulcherrimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osmoxylon pulcherrimum?

Osmoxylon pulcherrimum

What is the common name of Osmoxylon pulcherrimum?

Beautiful Palm

What type of plant is Osmoxylon pulcherrimum?

Osmoxylon pulcherrimum 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,