Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
tuckeri
ID:
261660

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dowe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 4: 240 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260992

Common Names

  • Tucker's Palm
  • Piccabeen Palm
  • Bangalow Palm

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Description

Archontophoenix tuckeri (also called 'Tucker's King Palm', among many other common names) is a species of palm native to Australia. It is a medium-sized palm with a single, thin, upright trunk. The leaves are pinnate and the flowers are white with a yellow-green center. It is found in wet, tropical forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Archontophoenix tuckeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Archontophoenix tuckeri is a white to cream-colored inflorescence with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Archontophoenix tuckeri is a tropical palm species native to Australia. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is done by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Archontophoenix tuckeri

Archontophoenix tuckeri is native to the rainforests of Queensland, Australia.

Archontophoenix tuckeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Archontophoenix tuckeri?

Archontophoenix tuckeri

What type of plant is Archontophoenix tuckeri?

Archontophoenix tuckeri is a palm tree.

Where is Archontophoenix tuckeri native to?

Archontophoenix tuckeri is native to Australia.

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-14417: Based on the initial data import
John Leslie Dowe (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dowe' in the authors string.