Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insularis
ID:
1304032

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zona & W.J.Baker

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Palms (1999+) 58: 192 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316486

Common Names

  • Balaka insularis
  • Insularis Balaka
  • Insularis Palm

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Description

Balaka insularis (also called Island Balaka, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to the Seychelles. It is a small, solitary palm with a single stem and a crown of large, pinnate leaves. It is found in tropical dry forests, often in areas with sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Balaka insularis is used for its medicinal properties, as an ornamental plant, and for making furniture, construction, and handicrafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Balaka insularis is a small, yellowish-green, monoecious spikelet with a single male flower and a single female flower. Seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid nut with a single seed inside. Seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Where to Find Balaka insularis

Balaka insularis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, where it can be found in the countries of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Balaka insularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Balaka insularis?

Balaka insularis

What is the common name of Balaka insularis?

Insular Balaka

Where is Balaka insularis native to?

Philippines

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

William John Baker (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.Baker' in the authors string.
Scott Zona (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zona' in the authors string.