Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urens
ID:
810505

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1189 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809839

Common Names

  • Caryota urens
  • Urens Caryota
  • Caryota

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Description

Caryota urens (also called Fishtail Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a large, single-stemmed palm with a fishtail-shaped crown of leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Caryota urens is a popular ornamental plant used in landscaping. It is also known to be a good air purifier, and its leaves can be used to make thatch roofs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caryota urens is a small, white, fragrant flower with a short, curved labellum. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caryota urens is a tropical palm native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. For division, the plant should be carefully divided into smaller sections and each section should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and divisions should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Caryota urens

Caryota urens is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It can be found in India, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Caryota urens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caryota urens?

Caryota urens

What is the common name of Caryota urens?

Fishtail palm

Where does Caryota urens grow?

It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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,

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