Status:
valid
Authors:
Roxb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
Pl. Coromandel 3: 51 (1820)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925847
Common Names
- Corypha taliera
- Taliera Corypha
- Corypha Taliera
Description
Corypha taliera (also called Corypha taliera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in lowland rainforests, secondary forests, and riverine forests.
Uses & Benefits
Corypha taliera is used for making paper and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Corypha taliera has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a panicle. The seeds are small, brown, and ovate. The seedlings are small and have narrow, lanceolate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Corypha taliera 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 taliera
Corypha taliera is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It can also be found in Myanmar, Thailand, and Cambodia.
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,