Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
macrostachya
ID:
935761

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brongn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Compt. Rend. Hebd. Séances Acad. Sci. 77: 399 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000935099

Common Names

  • Cyphokentia Macrostachya
  • Macrostachya Cyphokentia
  • Cyphokentia Orchid

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Description

Cyphokentia macrostachya (also called the 'Large Crown' palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to New Caledonia. It is a small to medium-sized palm, growing up to 6 m tall, with a slender trunk and a crown of up to 10 leaves. It is found in humid forests, often in the understory of larger trees.

Uses & Benefits

Cyphokentia macrostachya is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyphokentia macrostachya has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyphokentia macrostachya is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Cyphokentia macrostachya

Cyphokentia macrostachya can be found in the temperate regions of Australia.

Species in the Cyphokentia 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,

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