Cyrtostachys glauca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
936901
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.E.Moore
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Principes 10: 86 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936239
Common Names
- Cyrtostachys glauca
- Glauca Palm
- Glauca Cycad
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyrtostachys glauca (also called Glaucous 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 glauca 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 glauca has a flower that is white and tubular in shape, with a yellow throat. Its seeds are small, black and round, and its seedlings are slender and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyrtostachys glauca 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 glauca
Cyrtostachys glauca 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-54906: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Moore (1917-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Moore' in the authors string.