Cyphophoenix elegans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
935774
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brongn. & Gris) H.Wendl. ex Salomon
Source:
wcs
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Gartenflora 33: 272 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000935112
Common Names
- Cyphophoenix Elegans
- Elegans Cyphophoenix
- Cyphophoenix Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyphophoenix elegans (also called the 'Elegant Cyphophoenix', 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
Cyphophoenix elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a windbreak or hedge plant in areas with strong winds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cyphophoenix elegans are white and star-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Cyphophoenix elegans 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 Cyphophoenix elegans
Cyphophoenix elegans is native to the Solomon Islands and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Species in the Cyphophoenix 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-53856: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.