Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
naboutinense
ID:
1304148

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

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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.

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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 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

Donald R. Hodel (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hodel' in the authors string.
Jeff Marcus: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marcus' in the authors string.