Status:
valid
Authors:
Hodel & Marcus
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Palms (1999+) 55: 177 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316602
Common Names
- Cyphosperma naboutinense
- Naboutinense Palm
- Naboutinense Cyphosperma
Description
Cyphosperma naboutinense (also called Palas palm, among many other common names) is a species of fan palm native to Southeast Asia. It is a small to medium-sized palm, growing up to 8 m tall, with a single trunk and a crown of fan-shaped leaves. It is found in rainforests and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cyphosperma naboutinense is used as a source of wood for furniture and other wood products, as well as for fuel and construction materials. It is also used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyphosperma naboutinense is small, white and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Where to Find Cyphosperma naboutinense
Cyphosperma naboutinense is native to New Caledonia.
Cyphosperma naboutinense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyphosperma naboutinense?
Cyphosperma naboutinense
What is the common name of Cyphosperma naboutinense?
Naboutin Palm
What is the natural habitat of Cyphosperma naboutinense?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Cyphosperma 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
Jeff Marcus: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marcus' in the authors string.