Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
ponapense
ID:
894628

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Becc.) H.E.Moore & Fosberg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 8: 463 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893963

Common Names

  • Clinostigma Powellianum
  • Powell's Palm
  • Powell's Clinostigma

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Description

Clinostigma ponapense (also called Pohnpei Island Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a species of tree fern native to the island of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia. It typically grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Clinostigma ponapense is a plant species that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and lawns. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clinostigma ponapense has small, yellow flowers, which are followed by small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clinostigma ponapense is a tropical shrub that is native to the islands of Ponape and Kosrae in the Pacific Ocean. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer. Layering can be done in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Clinostigma ponapense

Clinostigma ponapense is a species of palm found in the Caribbean, from Cuba to the Dominican Republic.

Clinostigma ponapense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clinostigma ponapense?

Clinostigma ponapense

What is the common name of Clinostigma ponapense?

Ponape Stilt Palm

What is the natural habitat of Clinostigma ponapense?

Clinostigma ponapense is native to the islands of Pohnpei, Kosrae, and Yap in the Federated States of Micronesia.

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-43739: Based on the initial data import
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
Francis Raymond Fosberg (1908-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fosberg' in the authors string.
Harold E. Moore (1917-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Moore' in the authors string.