Corypha microclada - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Webbia 5: 7 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925829
Common Names
- Corypha Microclada
- Gebang Fan Palm
- Fan Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Corypha microclada (also called Dwarf Talipot, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Corypha microclada is used for making paper and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Corypha microclada is yellow with a white center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.
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Corypha microclada is a small, solitary palm tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to the Philippines. It is a slow-growing species that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location.
Where to Find Corypha microclada
Corypha microclada can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Species in the Corypha 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-48241: Based on the initial data import
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.