Caryota kiriwongensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hodel
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Palms (1999+) 53: 171 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809498
Common Names
- Caryota kiriwongensis
- Kiriwongensis Caryota
- Kiriwongens Caryota
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caryota kiriwongensis (also called Kiriwong fishtail palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is a large, evergreen palm with pinnate leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to South East Asia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Caryota kiriwongensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a windbreak or as a privacy screen.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caryota kiriwongensis has a large, white, fragrant flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and tall.
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Caryota kiriwongensis can be propagated by division of the clumps and by seed. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix with plenty of organic matter in a bright, warm location. Water regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.
Where to Find Caryota kiriwongensis
Caryota kiriwongensis is native to Thailand and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the country.
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-34773: Based on the initial data import
Donald R. Hodel (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hodel' in the authors string.