Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
whitmorei
ID:
262078

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.J.Conn & Frodin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Handb. Fl. Papua New Guinea 3: 284 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261410

Common Names

  • Osmoxylon whitmorei
  • Whitmorei Osmoxylon
  • Whitmorei Osmoxylon Palm

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Description

Osmoxylon whitmorei (also called Whitmore's Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm-like tree in the family Araliaceae. It is endemic to the Philippines. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 m tall and has a single trunk. It has large, pinnate leaves with up to 7 leaflets. It is found in lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Osmoxylon whitmorei 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 whitmorei is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are short and have ovate-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osmoxylon whitmorei is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae. It is native to the Philippines. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows to a height of up to 10 m (33 ft). It is cultivated as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Osmoxylon whitmorei

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

Osmoxylon whitmorei FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Osmoxylon whitmorei?

Osmoxylon whitmorei is native to the Philippines.

What is the size of Osmoxylon whitmorei?

Osmoxylon whitmorei can reach a height of up to 10 meters.

What is the scientific name of Osmoxylon whitmorei?

The scientific name of Osmoxylon whitmorei is Osmoxylon whitmorei.

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-144576: Based on the initial data import
David Gamman Frodin (1940-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frodin' in the authors string.
Barry Conn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.J.Conn' in the authors string.