Cyrtostachys elegans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
936900
Status:
valid
Authors:
Burret
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 13: 472 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936238
Common Names
- Cyrtostachys elegans
- Elegans Palm
- Elegans Cycad
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyrtostachys elegans (also called Elegant Lipstick Palm, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and long-stalked, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It grows in moist, shady places in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtostachys elegans is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyrtostachys elegans has a flower that is bright red and tubular in shape, with a yellow throat. Its seeds are small, black and round, and its seedlings are slender and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyrtostachys elegans is a terrestrial orchid native to Brazil. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm and humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be planted in a well-draining, humus-rich soil mix and watered regularly. It can be propagated by division or by seed.
Where to Find Cyrtostachys elegans
Cyrtostachys elegans is found in tropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.
Species in the Cyrtostachys genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
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References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-54905: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.