Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
rousselii
ID:
808057

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Ludw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Palms (1999+) 50: 84 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807391

Common Names

  • Acanthophoenix rousselii
  • Roussel's Palm
  • Roussel's Acanthophoenix

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Description

Acanthophoenix rousselii (also called Roussel's Palm, among many other common names) is a palm tree with long, feather-like leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to the Indian Ocean and is found in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acanthophoenix rousselii is used as an ornamental plant for landscaping and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acanthophoenix rousselii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers that appear in late spring and early summer. Its seeds are small, black and shiny, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acanthophoenix rousselii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer and the divisions planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a sunny position.

Where to Find Acanthophoenix rousselii

Acanthophoenix rousselii is native to the Mascarene Islands.

Acanthophoenix rousselii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acanthophoenix rousselii?

Acanthophoenix rousselii

What is the common name of Acanthophoenix rousselii?

Roussel's Palm

What is the natural habitat of Acanthophoenix rousselii?

Tropical forests and woodlands

Species in the Arecaceae family

Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-345632: Based on the initial data import
Nicole Ludwig: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Ludw.' in the authors string.