Caryota angustifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Zumaidar & Jeanson
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 36: 600 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923236
Common Names
- Caryota
- Angustifolia Caryota
- Narrow-Leaf Caryota
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caryota angustifolia (also called narrow-leaved fishtail palm, among many other common names) is an evergreen palm native to Asia. It has a solitary habit and grows to a height of 5-15 m. It is found in open grasslands, shrublands, and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Caryota angustifolia is used in making furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caryota angustifolia is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with a single flower per spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with a single seed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caryota angustifolia is a tropical palm native to Southeast Asia. It prefers full sun and can tolerate temperatures between 10-30°C. It can be propagated through division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept in a warm and humid environment. The seedlings should be repotted every two years.
Where to Find Caryota angustifolia
Caryota angustifolia is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical rainforests and wet, lowland forests.
Species in the Caryota genus
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-468930: Based on the initial data import
Zumaidar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zumaidar' in the authors string.
Marc L. Jeanson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jeanson' in the authors string.