Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. 3: 12 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809585
Common Names
- Caryota no
- No Fishtail Palm
- No Fishtail
Description
Caryota no (also called 'Fishtail Palm' and 'Jaggery Palm', among many other common names) is a medium-sized palm tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a thick trunk and grows in tropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Caryota no 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 no has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caryota no is a palm that can be grown in moist, well-drained soils in a sunny or partially shaded position. Propagation is by seed or by division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy compost and kept at a temperature of around 20°C (68°F). Germination usually takes place within 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Caryota no
Caryota no is native to China.
Caryota no FAQ
What is the maximum height of Caryota no?
Caryota no can grow up to 8 m tall.
What is the natural habitat of Caryota no?
Caryota no is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.
What is the lifespan of Caryota no?
Caryota no can live up to 22 years.
Species in the Caryota genus
Caryota albertii,
Caryota cumingii,
Caryota kiriwongensis,
Caryota maxima,
Caryota mitis,
Caryota monostachya,
Caryota no,
Caryota obtusa,
Caryota ophiopellis,
Caryota rumphiana,
Caryota sympetala,
Caryota urens,
Caryota zebrina,
Caryota angustifolia,
Caryota alberti,
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,